a visit with mortimer

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A Visit with mortimerManners Matter When Visiting and LearningMs. Hancock2011MortimerMortimer has a World that has several places to visit.

Among them are deserts, beaches, lakes, and grasslands.

A visitor has arrived.

Using (overly) proper manners, Mortimer shows his new friend around his world.The desertOur first stop is the desert region of Mortimers World. Mortimer talks about the desert, explaining a few features.His new friend listens, asks appropriate questions, and learns about the desert.They do not interrupt each other, and are polite when speaking.

The beachOur next stop is the beach region of Mortimers World. Mortimer talks about the beach, explaining a few features.His friend listens, asks appropriate questions, and learns about the beach.They do not interrupt each other, and are polite when speaking.

The lakeOur third stop is the lakes region of Mortimers World. Mortimer talks about lakes, explaining a few features.His friend listens, asks appropriate questions, and learns about the beach.They do not interrupt each other, and are polite when speaking.

Saying goodbyeOur final stop is the Visitors Center on Mortimers World. The flamingo thanks Mortimer for his time.Mortimer responds appropriately and asks her to come again.Flamingo and Mortimer say goodbye and Flamingo leaves.

What We Know . . . Students want to be engaged

Students love to play games on the computer

Students want graphics, sounds, and movement

Teachers want their students to be engaged

Teachers want their students to learn

Teachers want to work smarter, not harderSo why not . . . Engage students with the use of ALICE 2.2; a quick and fairly easy way to program a presentation.Allow students to enjoy having content presented in a variety of ways by a variety of characters.Give the students the chance to love the graphics, sounds, and movement.Allow students to be engaged. Encourage the students to take ownership of and responsibility for their learning process.Teach smarter, not harder.Give ALICE 2.2 a try.Manners and contentA Visit with MortimerManners Matter When Visiting and LearningMs. Hancock2011And there you have it . . .

Using ALICE 2.2 to teach: