subjectsampler

 ** What is a Subject Sampler and when should I use one? **


 * Subject Samplers** are designed to get students "//äffectively connected//" to a topic. The focus on questioning for Subject Samplers is on //"you//". Rather than students answering knowledge questions they are asked to provide a personal perspective. This serves to engage students more effectively in the topic. There is no right or wrong answer. (Tom March Working the web for Education)

Subject Samplers provide us with the opportunity to use web sites which offer more than traditional classroom resources. Web sites included in Subject Samplers should engage student interest and have a twist to what may be expected. Subject Samplers can be used in the classroom in the following way:
 * Engage individual student interest at the beginning of a topic.
 * Provide the opportunity for students to further engage in a particular aspect of a topic.
 * Allows for individual students needs in the classroom - could be used to allow students to explore a topic in more depth and personal interest.