|
Become
Independent
Teachers who decide
to begin using Computers as Mindtools are encouraged to follow these
guidelines for becoming independent:
1) Start small and start
successful
When first using
Computers as Mindtools, find a project that is within your capabilities
and that is sure to succeed. The adage "success breeds success"
applies quite well to using Computers as Mindtools.
2) Try out the activity
before you start with kids.
This is an attempt
to find potential problems with the lesson... see rule to for a
continuation of this thread of thinking.
3) Accept that things may go
wrong.
Be honest with
students before attempting something new. Students typically respond
well to teachers with malfunctioning computers if the lesson is prefaced
with an announcement similar to this: "We are trying something new
today... let's all see how this goes, and be patient if things go wrong."
Also, minimize anticipation among students; avoid building excitement for
a technology-based lesson (especially the first time you try it) to
minimize disappointment if things do go wrong.
|
