https://padlet.com/kenger1/6pur5zpb1rd1 Element 37 en-us 2017-06-21 19:38:56 UTC 2017-06-21 19:46:41 UTC hello@padlet.com kenger1 https://padlet.com/kenger1/6pur5zpb1rd1/wish/177133360 Educators should show students affection through verbal and nonverbal behaviors in order to create a comfortable work space for students and teachers alike. Behaviors such as smiling, using appropriate humor, and friendly banter can create a strong relationship between a teacher and the students in his or her class. ]]> 2017-06-21 19:40:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kenger1/6pur5zpb1rd1/wish/177133360 kenger1 https://padlet.com/kenger1/6pur5zpb1rd1/wish/177133442 There are many ways that a teacher can create a comfortable work space in his or her classroom. Two strategies listed in the book are Informal Conferences and Photo Bulletin Boards. ]]> 2017-06-21 19:42:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kenger1/6pur5zpb1rd1/wish/177133442 kenger1 https://padlet.com/kenger1/6pur5zpb1rd1/wish/177133481 Casually checking in with students can be both motivating and beneficial. Short conferences before, after, or even during class to congratulate students, ask how they are doing, give compliments, or ask their opinion can show students that their teacher truly cares. Teachers can implement this through the use of technology by creating a class website where students can post their interests, thoughts, or opinions and receive feedback from their teacher and peers. By doing so, a great sense of community would be felt by the whole class. ]]> 2017-06-21 19:42:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kenger1/6pur5zpb1rd1/wish/177133481 kenger1 https://padlet.com/kenger1/6pur5zpb1rd1/wish/177133599 Teachers can create a bulletin board with students photos and add their interests or fun facts about them. This would be great to do for a homeroom class hallway display. You could also use this strategy with technology by making a slideshow presentation with students' photos or achievements that plays on the IWB when students enter class or while the board is not being used. ]]> 2017-06-21 19:45:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kenger1/6pur5zpb1rd1/wish/177133599