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1st March. T had last 45 minutes of day which was difficult. We didn't model the projector and shared writing ICT goal but a hand out was given for the T to try on her own. This was also the case for the coaching model. The T has tried to use the coaching model on her own during the week and has questioned when she was stuck but now fully understands the process. LT modeled to the class how to set up the lap top pod and log on, T has done this again during the week to consolidate learning. T is going to try and use the pod with small groups in literacy.

20 March- I could have given up as setting up the laptops didn't look easy with my young class. However I didn't. I had another go and adapted the coaching program to suit my class. Instead of having a 3 way rotation I chose to have 1-1. 1 teacher 1 doer. The engagement of the children and the total concentration showed the risk of having a go paid off. This photo shows 6 children around one side of the table and yet all focused on their task. One boy in particular finds it hard to stay on task and his involvement showed great writing results. More than he would have done paper to pencil. He was excited with his success and eager to share and talk about his work.

The children also use a plug in mouse instead of the laptop mouse which they can manage better. This video shows some of the language between teacher and doer. It again shows the level of engagement but also shows the way in which the Child teacher interacted with the doer. media type="custom" key="5878973"

25 April .......I am now going to implement this into my writing program and us the laptop pod for two groups two times a week. The children manage to shut down the laptop and put them back on the trolley themselves which is another good step achieved.