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 * ROLE PLAY 3A**

Mixed teaching/ Mixed technology use Collaborative Teacher Level Ineffective ITS/Cooperative Teacher

Role A: Mary Monitor – ITS

During the observation of Ms. Conform, you note that she is a fourth grade teacher that uses some technology. Ms. Conform’s classes are performing fairly well on standardized exams but there is room for improvement. She has been welcoming to you and open to suggestions about improving technology. Students in her class appear engaged most of the time. Ms. Conform uses technology, but mostly, her use of it is not hands on – generally, the students watch as she uses the Smartboard to show websites and her presentations. During the observation, she had her students use the laptops and she lost some class time distributing one to each student. Also, she was caught by the bell at the end of the class and had to complete putting away the laptops herself.

Some additional considerations • Ms. Conform is a somewhat effective teacher but has some technology management issues. • Ms. Conform is eager for professional development. • Ms. Conform is interested in ways to improve.

Focus on the shortcomings of Ms. Conform’s teaching, pointing out that she is teacher-centered and that she manages technology ineffectively. Be critical of her teaching and stress that you believe students in her class are not receiving effective instruction. When she asks you for resources, explain to her that identifying resources is her responsibility as the teacher.