Grantville—Table+1

= Verbal Skills for Meeting Resistances Presentation = = = //Below are 2 separate activities. When prompted, the table Recorder will input responses// //from tablemates// //for each activity.//

//**Slide #1**// What are the resistance statements you have heard? A. Share with a partner. B. Share at your table C. Record Tablemates' responses below.

Why does everything have to be exciting for students? We all do things at work that do not interest us personally. -E Teaching styles differ. Technology is just one way to teach, and it's not any better than any others. - P I don't have time to incorporate technology. -I

D. Reporter be ready to share out.

 //**Slide #6**// A. At your table list the three most common and or most challenging resistances you hear. 1. Why does everything have to be exciting for students? We all do things at work that do not interest us personally. -E  2. Teaching styles differ. Technology is just one way to teach, and it's not any better than any others. - P  3. I don't have time to incorporate technology. -I  B. Develop appropriate empathy, support and approval statement responses for the above listed resistances.

1. a) I understand your point, but would you agree that engaged students are more productive? -S b) You are right, it is difficult to keep students engaged all of the time. -E c) I've seen you engage your students in the lessons you teach. This technology will help you be even more effective.

2. I agree that teaching styles differ, but our students are growing up in a world dominated by technology, and that is what they are comfortable with. 3. I am sure you are bogged down right now, but time spent prepping now will save time later.

C. Reporter be ready to share out.