October 3, 2001 BruceM's Office (W1712)
7:00 Arrival and greetings (Time for bantering)
7:15 Check-in
7:20 Assignments for the evening (Bookmark this page for quick reference.)
The Discussion Groups | The Discussion Topics (Read Joyce & Weil, Chapter 21, pp. 347-357). | ||||||||
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7:25 - 8:15 With an understanding of the model, discuss these two opposing statements about simulations from Geisert and Futrell.
Geisert, P. G., & Futrell, M. K. (2000). Teachers, computers, and curriculum: Microcomputers in the classroom (3rd ed.). Needham Heights, MA: Allyn and Bacon. Further tasks: Check the remainder of the agenda for the evening. |
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7:25 - 8:15 With an understanding of the model, discuss these two conflicting statements about simulations from Geisert and Futrell.
Further tasks: Check the remainder of the agenda for the evening. |
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7:25 - 8:15 With an understanding of the model, discuss these two opposing statements about simulations from Geisert and Futrell..
Further tasks: Check the remainder of the agenda for the evening. |
8:15 Break
8: 30 - 9:00 Preparation of a brief position statement on the use of simulations in the classroom.
- In your groups, prepare a brief position statement to a school board on the utilization of simulations in the classroom.
- Assumptions:
- The school district has an outdated technology plan that they are interested in updating.
- Some of the board members question the value of simulation.
9:00 - 9:40 Meet back in W1712 (BruceM's office).
- Each group will present its position on the use of simulations in the classroom.
9:40 That's a wrap!
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