Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who is this site for?
2. Where do I start?
3. If I can't find something, where do I go?
4. How can I solve technical problems?
5. What if I run out of time teaching this course?
6. How long should each unit take?

Who is this site for?
This site has three types of pages.
• The blue pages are informational pages that might be used by teachers, students, or community members. They include a glossary, a site map, help for technical skills, FAQs, and resources (books, additional teacher materials, contact information for drama organizations, and a list of great links).
• The green pages include teacher versions of individual lessons, unit plans, an index of the teacher versions of the lessons, and information about how to use the site.
• The purple pages include student lessons and an outline of all the student pages.

Where do I start?
Once you have read the home page, navigate to the various blue pages to see what the site contains. The site map button includes a visual of the material available on the site, if you want to see "the big picture". If you are a teacher, look at the page that explains how the site works (About Site). Every teacher page has an About Site button, and the home page has a link to the About Site page under the heading Navigation.

If I can't find something, where do I go?
Use the site map to find any page in this site.

How can I solve technical problems?
Many technical problems are caused by having hardware that is too old or not having the requirements for viewing. This site is best viewed in Internet Explorer 4.0 or better, and you will need a Flash Plug-In to view the animations. The Help page tells you what to do if you don't have these things.

What if I run out of time teaching this course?
This site is designed to be useable content. It would be impossible to teach it all in one semester. Start with the Introduction to Drama unit and then choose from the lessons as you need. If you are inexperienced as a drama teacher, refer to the Teacher Course Outline (blue pages) as it notes which lessons and modules are suggested as optional.

How long should each unit take?
Each unit should take approximately 17 classes, but drama classes should be flexible in terms of time and responsive to student interest and needs. It is recommended to focus on units one, three, and five; the material in unit two and four has optional material which will enhance the course and add breadth to student understanding and appreciation of the arts.