 with an
opening routine or activity for students
to do immediately upon entering your room.
- get laptop ready to use
- look up the meaning of the word
of the day - do a puzzle
- check assignments on email
- turn in HW
- post a comment to a wiki
- write a 1-2 word review of the
previous day's lesson on the board - write any questions they have
on the board
| ARRANGE furniture to facilitate
- viewing by you of laptop screens
- viewing by students of marker board
- viewing by students of each other
- viewing by students of you
thus promoting awareness, focus,
collaboration and openness. Visualize
some classroom arrangements here .
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TAKE NOTE of available
time by writing the ending
time on the board to promote - sufficient time to bring class to a close
- and facilitate students
packing up without being
rushed or forgetful.
Have a student do a VERBAL WIKI
- a really quick summary of the most
important concept/topic/idea covered
during the period.
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When you want your students'
FULL ATTENTION try - screens down
- books closed
- pens plopped or
- change of location incorporating
movement
to help them focus.
| MULTIPLE ACTIVITIES going
on at once facilitates - continuous engagement by students
- individual and group projects
- incorporation of technology
- teacher walkabout to provide
assistance and feedback
and promotes collaboration and your
being a guide on the side rather than
a sage on the stage | STUDENTS teaching
students and giving class
demonstrations lets
- students be in the driver's seat and
- provides a forum to demonstrate
student understanding.
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