Going deeper
This activity uses the jigsaw method to enable learners to deepen their learning, followed by a team task using graphic organisers.
Learners start in groups, with each group studying a different topic. The topics are:
A. Use of databases within the ambulance service.
B. Use of GIS and GPS within the ambulance service.
C. Use of telecoms within the ambulance service.
D. Resilience – how the ambulance service plans in advance how they will deal with problems.
E. The role of the IT team within the ambulance service.
Learning objectives
Learners should be able to:
- identify key points about a topic
- explain the topic to peers
- improve their listening skills and discussion skills
- apply group processing skills without the teacher facilitating.
Downloads
Going deeper – activity (PDF, 133KB)
Ambulance service – storyboard (PDF, 1.88MB)
Using IT and telecoms in the emergency services – complete resource (PDF, 195KB)
Related resources
This activity demonstrates the co-operative learning principle of positive interdependence. You can find out more about this in Five elements of co-operative learning within the Co-operative learning area.
The Using graphic organisers activity within the Co-operative learning area forms a useful prior activity.