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In today's society, the need for technology is really demanding. If you do not have a source of technology many people might consider you as being left behind. Mr. Green handed out an at home project to his 5th grade students that must be completed within two weeks. The project includes information that must be found from the internet. Not all of the students in Mr. Green's class have access to a computer. What should he do?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I work at a school where a vast amount of the students do not have internet access or even access to a computer at home. They also come from families where both parents work long hours to support the family. When I think of activities to have my students complete at home, I take that into consideration. While I think it is a great idea for the students to use the school's technology to complete the activity, I also think it would be a great idea for the teacher to not assign an activity that so many students may not be able to complete. I do think technology is an important aspect of contribution to today's society, but it may be an activity that students need to complete in the classroom.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I think this is a good and well thought out solution.
Rated On: October 12, 2015 12:01 pm
Rated By: Natalie Taylor
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I think this is definitely the way to go for a school in a low-income area where it is known that students don't often have internet access.
Rated On: October 16, 2015 10:07 pm
Rated By: Cortnie
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree with you and i would do the same thing.
Rated On: October 18, 2015 6:25 am
Rated By: qutehu
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Great solution that is realistic by understanding that not all students have Internet or technology devices. I like how the solution gives the idea of not using all online or technology integrated websites. Great idea!
Rated On: February 27, 2017 3:38 am
Rated By: aHeXud
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Unless it can be provided during class time, teachers should resist giving homework that can not be completed without materials that they may not be able to reach.
Rated On: October 11, 2017 2:48 am
Rated By: yGeHyz
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This is great. Either don't assign something that requires access to something not everyone has, or make it an activity that is completed as a class in the media center or library.
Rated On: October 15, 2017 11:58 pm
Rated By: QeZyqa
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I definitely think that it should be done in the classroom, especially since some students do not have access to technology at home.
Rated On: July 2, 2019 1:00 am
Rated By: pehute
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: I agree with this completely, but this does not advise the teacher who already gave an assignment requiring internet access and needs to accommodate students without it
Rated On: February 24, 2020 12:46 am
Rated By: Vanessa Tuliau