Adaptations:
Mixed-Ability Groups:
Groups with higher level and lower level peers may require extra guidance and support needed to complete this collaborative task. Teacher may encourage stronger students to be the ‘leader’ of the group and emphasize the value and importance of each group member to the team environment. Each member should be tasked with a part of the design and building process which is best suited to them.
Alternative and Additional Interactions:
There are opportunities for cross-collaboration with other subject areas in the school that might be pursued. For example,
Groups with higher level and lower level peers may require extra guidance and support needed to complete this collaborative task. Teacher may encourage stronger students to be the ‘leader’ of the group and emphasize the value and importance of each group member to the team environment. Each member should be tasked with a part of the design and building process which is best suited to them.
Alternative and Additional Interactions:
There are opportunities for cross-collaboration with other subject areas in the school that might be pursued. For example,
- Collaborate with a Resource Teacher or ALLP Classroom to design for students requiring assistive devices.
- Collaborate with a Design and Tech class to handle machine parts or components.
- Collaborate with an in-school robotics club to add functionality to the devices.
- Collaborate with the Art department to create concept sketches and storyboards.