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 * ROLE PLAY 1B**

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

Role B: Barbara Balk – Teacher

It’s the final week of a writing unit the students have been completing collaboratively. You have enjoyed great success with your workshop approach to writing and your students always do well on the NYS assessments. You have noticed that, during the past two years or so, your colleagues have been using computers and the new Smartboards that have appeared in the school. You are coming to the conclusion that you can improve your teaching by using technology.

Some additional considerations:
 * You are a novice at technology.
 * You are not open to new methods.
 * You are not interested in improving your own technology skills.
 * You do not accept responsibility for the students’ lack of engagement.
 * You resent having Hugh Esby observe you.
 * You have a home computer but do not use it.

Be uncooperative with Hugh Esby as he attempts to help you develop ways to integrate technology and identify resources in the school to help you improve your own technology skills. Argue against the effectiveness of technology integration and make excuses why you don’t use it.