Role+Play+1a


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 * ROLE PLAY 1A**

Poor teaching/ No use of technology Directed Teacher Level Ineffective ITS/Uncooperative Teacher

Role A: Hugh Esby – ITS

During the observation of Ms. Balk, you note that she is a tenth grade Math teacher but she does not use technology. Ms. Balk’s classes are underperforming on standardized exams, and they are not given the opportunity to use technology at all in her class. She has been resistant to you and does not like having you observe her class. Generally, students in her class appear bored with the lessons and Ms. Balk does a lot of test preparation using handouts.

Some additional considerations:
 * Ms. Balk is an ineffective teacher and a novice at technology.
 * Ms. Balk does not think she is ineffective.
 * Ms. Balk thinks using technology is the responsibility of the technology teacher.
 * She has a home computer but does not use it.

Attempt to convince Ms. Balk that using technology will engage her students more and help her identify ways to integrate technology and identify resources that she can use to improve her own technology skills. Disparage Ms. Balk’s teaching and threaten to report her if she refuses to integrate technology.