What is one thing you do to keep your students engaged? by Eiji Davis https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage Press the plus button to add your comment! en-us 2018-08-09 02:48:47 UTC 2025-09-28 15:03:29 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272439123 Create relationships]]> 2018-08-09 03:01:29 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272439123 https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272439255 Collaboration]]> 2018-08-09 03:02:32 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272439255 https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272539628 I break the lesson into sections: notes, enrichment, hands on activity, etc. that way the day isn't monotonous and boring. We also do a lot of hands on labs and experiments.]]> 2018-08-09 19:16:05 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272539628 We do lots of hands on activities where they are out of their seats and interacting with one another. https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272539654 2018-08-09 19:16:14 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272539654 gillhamd https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272540323 We play games based on the curriculum content and keep a running Top 10 total on the board throughout the course.

]]> 2018-08-09 19:22:31 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272540323 Use technology https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272540347 2018-08-09 19:22:47 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272540347 I use a lot of activities and go back and forth between that and lecture. https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272540541 2018-08-09 19:25:00 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272540541 Tell them stories about A&M football. gillhamd https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272540551
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Wright]]> 2018-08-09 19:25:08 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272540551 I use a lot of collaborative activities and class discussions. https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272540591 2018-08-09 19:25:43 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272540591 Tell them a lot of stories, jokes, and ask a lot of questions. https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272540637 2018-08-09 19:26:26 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272540637 Mix it up with games or what would you do activity. https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272540642 2018-08-09 19:26:29 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272540642 A lot of collaborative activities and class discussion https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272540650 2018-08-09 19:26:36 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272540650 https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272540655 I use authentic tasks and relevant texts]]> 2018-08-09 19:26:41 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272540655 Tell stories and ask students for stories https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272540663 2018-08-09 19:26:47 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272540663 We do a lot of discussions and conferencing. https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272540674 2018-08-09 19:26:52 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272540674 https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272540679 Fun projects!]]> 2018-08-09 19:26:56 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272540679 Collaborative activities and discussions https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272540694 2018-08-09 19:27:09 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272540694 Chunk the lesson in to sections, so we don't get bored doing the same thing for too long. https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272540704 2018-08-09 19:27:14 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272540704 Relevant to their lives https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272540719 Try to make lessons relevant to their lives. ]]> 2018-08-09 19:27:31 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272540719 https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272540722 I tell a lot of silly, ridiculous stories (always related to the content) to keep them laughing and interested.]]> 2018-08-09 19:27:32 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272540722 Real life situations https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272540740 2018-08-09 19:27:43 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272540740 Have students work on challenging tasks, but usually in a collaborative (group work) setting https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272540748 2018-08-09 19:27:48 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272540748 If you're bored they're bored. Keep it energetic, fast-paced, and genuine. https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272540772 2018-08-09 19:28:05 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272540772 Not doing the same activity or lesson for https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272540779 2018-08-09 19:28:10 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272540779 https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272543516 I randomly scream or throw my expo marker at the board.]]> 2018-08-09 19:55:12 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272543516 Relate information to their daily lives. https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272543535 2018-08-09 19:55:27 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272543535 https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272543569 Mix up activities and keep everything relevant.]]> 2018-08-09 19:55:50 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272543569 Try to mix it up between me talking and students discussing; try to regroup them so they have to get up and move. https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272543577 2018-08-09 19:55:52 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272543577 If some asks a question in my class, I first ask if another student can answer it before I do. https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272543590 2018-08-09 19:55:58 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272543590 I like to get students up and moving around. https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272543598 2018-08-09 19:56:03 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272543598 https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272543599 Change color of smartboard  ink]]> 2018-08-09 19:56:03 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272543599 Keep it moving and hold them accountable. https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272543617 2018-08-09 19:56:16 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272543617 Tell stories https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272543622 2018-08-09 19:56:18 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272543622 quote of the day https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272543636 2018-08-09 19:56:29 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272543636 Chuck up assignments and activities https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272543640 2018-08-09 19:56:32 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272543640 Class discussions & Feedback https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272543662 2018-08-09 19:56:46 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272543662 Start class with student engagement! https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272543663 2018-08-09 19:56:46 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272543663 https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272543664 Provide the opportunity to participate in the lesson, group work, or individually. Provide time to get work done in class. Create technology opportunities in class.]]> 2018-08-09 19:56:48 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272543664 https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272543716 Get]]> 2018-08-09 19:57:20 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272543716 Pick a topic and let them discuss https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272546541 2018-08-09 20:24:07 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272546541 I play "Tassels or fringe?" https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272546581 2018-08-09 20:24:29 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272546581 https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272546586 Find a way to relate to current event

]]> 2018-08-09 20:24:31 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272546586 l https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272546614 I ask them to get up and act out concepts.]]> 2018-08-09 20:24:42 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272546614 https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272546655 Use interactive hands-on activities. ]]> 2018-08-09 20:24:56 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272546655 experiments -- all day, every day https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272546660 2018-08-09 20:24:59 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272546660 Make the learning relevant to their life. https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272546748 2018-08-09 20:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272546748 Let them talk! cranforda https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272546789 2018-08-09 20:25:53 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272546789 https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272546793 Brain breaks... make classtime fun ]]> 2018-08-09 20:25:59 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272546793 https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272546829 It’s amazing what students will do fo fruit snacks!]]> 2018-08-09 20:26:26 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272546829 Make Jokes...I'm funny https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272546855 2018-08-09 20:26:47 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272546855 Make them smile! https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272546856 2018-08-09 20:26:49 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272546856 https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272546859 Take time to answer their questions, even if it’s not where I wanted the lesson to go. What they say matters.]]> 2018-08-09 20:26:55 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272546859 Listen to them share stories about their weekend, family and activities every Monday https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272546860 2018-08-09 20:26:57 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272546860 Talk to them/ask them about real-world applications. https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272546862 2018-08-09 20:26:58 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272546862 https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272546866 Allow students to use knowledge to create a product of their own ]]> 2018-08-09 20:27:00 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272546866 https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272546868 Give them difficult tasks to do.]]> 2018-08-09 20:27:01 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272546868 Eating https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272546886 I allow eating and drinking in class 

]]> 2018-08-09 20:27:17 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272546886 Loud noises https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272546909 2018-08-09 20:27:37 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272546909 Real life situations https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272546921 2018-08-09 20:27:46 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/272546921 interact with them https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/274082538 2018-08-20 15:48:47 UTC https://padlet.com/davisce/FMengage/wish/274082538