https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u After reading the article "20 Student Engagement Strategies", rank your top 5 strategies and explain your rationale for selecting each strategy. Add your response by clicking the +. en-us 2022-07-26 16:47:02 UTC 2026-02-14 01:23:14 UTC hello@padlet.com https://pennwatch.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/college-students-studying-together-in-a-library_Ht90h5Ari-scaled.jpg https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2298960277 Read the room - making sure you aren't losing the students. Get some energy flowing! 
Connect to the real world - This is my main goal in class. Showing students how the lesson will be used later makes it real. It was also one of the main complaints of my daughters when they were in school. 

Engage in student interests - Interest drives engagement. Letting students write an essay about their hobbies will let them work in their passion. 

Ask good questions - Open-ended questions make them have to think on their own. Answer the question, but follow up with an explanation as to why. 

Allow for think time - Give time for the answer to develop and work through the process.


]]> 2022-09-15 20:53:26 UTC https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2298960277 https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2299141418 1. Connect with the real world to let them know what they are learning is acutally used in the real world.
2. Read the Room- Cut your lesson short is students are bored or off-task.  Do a more student- centered or engaging activity.
3. Shake things Up- Mix up your teaching strategies, so students stay engaged in learning.
4. Start lessons with introductory hooks- Tell anecdotes related to lesson, show media related lesson, something that grabs student's attention.
5. Gamify Learning- Gaming is a powerful resource to engage students in learning the required concepts.]]> 2022-09-16 00:35:58 UTC https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2299141418 shannonbarker https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2308926695 Using group work and collaboration is a major key to a successful classroom atmosphere. The more the students get to know their peers and their teachers, the better the rapport in class discussions/lessons.
Reading the room is of utmost importance because in order to create an environment where students feel heard and supported. Lessons crafted to the individual student interests will create interest for them and get them talking. 
Being personable is required, I think, to be a teacher. Students need to see a human being standing in front of them, not someone who believes they're the most intelligent person in the room. If you are personable with your students, they will be able to relate with you and in turn, will feel more comfortable in your presence. 
Encouraging friendly competition is something I use during review sessions in order to spike the students' interests in actually learning the material in order to win the game. It's a great tool, especially with middle schoolers as they're at a very competitive age.
Laughing together and incorporating humor into lessons loosens the students up and takes the cloud of pressure off that tends to weigh heavy on young kids in the classroom setting. ]]> 2022-09-22 14:49:03 UTC https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2308926695 jordanliga https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2331992828 1. Be personable: making meaningful connections with your students on a personal level is so important. When a student trusts you and knows you trust them they are more willing to do their best work. 
2. Group work and collaboration: Students have great ideas and working together can bring out new topics and a better understanding of the material.  It encourages peer relationships which helps with classroom dynamics. I have noticed that students better understand the material when they have a chance to talk it out with their classmates.  Also this breaks up instruction and gives them a chance to move around do something a little different.
3. Use mixed media: This has been an amazing tool in my classroom this year.  I play the students a song every friday and have them analyze and comprehend the lyrics.  My students are still working on figurative language and reading comprehension but in a more relatable way for them. 
4. Brain breaks: I love this idea and hadn't really thought about using it before.  When you notice that students are bored or distracted it's a great way to re engage them. 
5. Give them a say: Children aren't always given a lot of choice in their life, yet at this age they are developing their own sense of self and want to be in control. I often ask my students if they think they need more review or if they are ready to move on. Instead of deciding for them they have a chance to control a part of their learning. Also, you can have two variations of a lesson ready to go and let them choose how they would like to learn. Students feel empowered and gain confidence and independence. ]]> 2022-10-08 15:51:39 UTC https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2331992828 https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2335215487 1. Reading the room is most necessary in my opinion. You can have a great lesson planned out, but if the kids aren't connecting with it, you need to be willing to switch gears. 
2. Connect learning to the real world. How many facebook meme do we see complaining about either how kids don't learn common sense stuff or how they'll never use some of the things we've taught? By connecting lessons to the real world, we make it more meaningful.
3. Fill deadtime: have an instant bellringer ready to go as they walk in, and make an exit exercise for them to complete before they leave. Keep them from lining up at the door.
4. Give brain breaks: This is a great incentive as well. If they do their best to work on the bell ringer and first task, then we take a 5-10 minute break to play Taboo (I make the cards subject matter related)
5. Gamify learning also goes hand in hand with my brain breaks and encouraging healthy competition. ]]> 2022-10-11 12:54:44 UTC https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2335215487 https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2335735997 Give your students a say- When students have a buy in, they are more engaged with the content or activity at hand.  This also helps establish accountability within the activity as well.  
Get your students moving- blood flow to the brain fuels the fire of learning and information retention.  
Ask good question- open ended questions lead to better more engaging debates and group discussions.
Give brain breaks- Students seem to shutdown when overwhelmed. Give their brain a break from the current content and distract them with a fun, yet quick activity.  
Engage with student's interest- this will increase their attention and motivate them to get more involved in the subject matter when tying lessons to real world learning or in their case, their world. ]]> 2022-10-11 17:41:05 UTC https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2335735997 https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2335827132 1. Be personable. Establishing a meaningful relationship with your students helps build trust.  This will help promote a healthy learning environment where each student feels they have value.
2. Give your students a say.  This allows students to see they have a voice in how the instruction is presented.  They will hopefully buy in to what you are teaching.
3. Get your students moving.  Sitting for an hour and a half straight can be taxing on most adults.  Imagine teenagers who don not have their cellphones feel sitting for that long.  Quick exercises can help get the blood flowing and the thought processes revitalized.
4. Ask good questions.  Always ask opened ended questions.  I usually follow up one word answers with "why" or "explain further what you mean."
5. Shake things up. Trying different delivery methods can help keep the students interested in what is being taught.]]> 2022-10-11 18:42:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2335827132 https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2338699534 1. Connect learning with the real world - Students need to understand that their is value in the information they are learning. If they feel that the information you are covering will never relate to them, it will be hard to convince them to engage with the lesson. Share your experiences of using this information outside of the classroom.

2. Give your students a say - Kids are individuals and they want to feel valued. Learning is a two-way street, you can't teach someone who doesn't want to learn. Give them a little bit of self-expression in the classroom so they understand that their opinion is valued.

3. Be personable - Everyone wants to feel comfortable wherever they are. In the classroom, it's important that we can demonstrate that we are not just their teachers, but we are individuals outside of the school. We need to demonstrate that we can switch between what we do for fun and what we need to accomplish depending on the situation. 

4. Encourage friendly competition - Competition breeds innovation, especially with some of our students! If you are using Kahoot, Quizlet, Blooket, or any other game in class, they can see where they are in comparison with their peers and what they need to work on.

5. Ask good questions - Open ended questions will allow for the students to apply concepts that have been learned in class. It will also afford them the opportunity to provide follow up questions that will create a continued dialogue, further engaging them with the content and giving them a sense of control over their education.

]]> 2022-10-13 12:49:27 UTC https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2338699534 https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2338983695 1. Connect to the real world so students know why they are learning the particular skill and how they may use it one day in their future.
2. Fill "dead time." There will be minimal distractions or behaviors to correct when every second has a purpose.
3. Giving students a choice allows students to take ownership and pride for their work.
4. Be personable with your students. Show your students that you care about them and their interests. Students will want to put forth their best effort when they know their teacher cares.
5. Integrate gaming into your lessons. Students love games like Quizizz, Kahoot, and Prodigy. Students are engaged while reviewing skill being taught in the classroom]]> 2022-10-13 15:27:05 UTC https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2338983695 https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2339376497 Mixed Media allows for differentiated blended learning to maximize instructional time.

Students Moving: brain break and movement allow for more engaged learning throughout the day

Questions: Questions open the brains need to find answers and calls attention back to targeted content/thinking.

Tasks with checkpoints: if we do not know where students are in the middle of a lesson, we will not be able to adjust to support them to mastery.

Think time - allows accountable participation and communicates that I value all learner thinking. 


]]> 2022-10-13 20:06:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2339376497 https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2361786585 1. Used mixed media
Mixed media "establishes a direct and relevant connection with the digital world they inhabit." In my ESL class, we have used Google slides for a project related to Hispanic Heritage Month and the students recorded their oral presentation on Flip. We are now in the process of shooting a movie with the Apple App on their tablets and the students are very excited about it and proud of their work.

2. Focus on discovery and inquiry
I spend a lot of times asking my ESL students about their family's country of origin and giving them opportunities to celebrate their cultural traditions and giving them the freedom to choose their projects.

3. Ask good questions
This is almost the same as my # 2 engagement strategy. Recently, I had my students send a postcard to their own parents (after reading My Dear Primo which is a story about two cousins from Mexico and the US exchanging letters to get to know each other). They asked them about their country of origin, the games they played as children, etc). For this lesson, I made the students ask the good questions and they were amazed to learn about their parents' life style in their "olden days."

4. Shake things up
Nothing less motivating for students than to repeat the same activities all year long. Again, this strategy relates to the above mentioned #2 and #3. Diversifying is the key element. Students should not know what to expect when they enter the classroom.

5. Gamify learning
This strategy can easily be done through the use of digital media. However, I also use "old" games like Bingo and Memory matching cards to teach my students their Dolch words. Old games still work. Add candies or stickers for the participants and you make learning much easier to digest and integrate.

Gwenola Aujard

]]> 2022-10-30 00:39:26 UTC https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2361786585 https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2365167678 1. Being personable. You must have a good relationship with students for them to learn anything.
2. Get students moving. They need to move as much as possible to stay focused.
3. Allow for think time. Even though we always feel pushed for time, it's important to give students time to think.
4. Group & partner work. Important to collaborate with others.
5. Engage with students interests. Keeps them more interested in the lesson. ]]> 2022-11-01 15:52:49 UTC https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2365167678 https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2366761542 1. Connect learning to the real world. This helps students see why they are learning what they are and how to apply it. 
2. Use group work and collaboration. This helps prepare them for the real world and working with others. 
3. Encourage students to present and share work regularly. This helps students build confidence and learn public speaking.
4. Get your students moving. Moving around helps spark new ideas and helps the student think better. 
5. Ask good questions. Ask open ended questions and not yes/no questions. ]]> 2022-11-02 14:20:14 UTC https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2366761542 brittanywright4 https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2374002882 1.  Connect to the real world: Students need to be able to envision how the ideas that they are learning about actually affect them and the world. It engages them because they can actually begin to connect to the material and see its benefits. 
2. Get your students moving: Sitting still is not only hard for the younger students, but it is not conclusive to learning. Students are able to focus better and retain information better when they are moving. It may be difficult to get students into the habit of using movement wisely, but it is worthwhile. 
3.  Give brain breaks: not just students with ADHD need breaks throughout the day. It is said that humans have a hard time focusing on any one topic or activity for more than 15 minutes at a time. Students need some brain breaks throughout the day to reengage themselves in the material. 
4. Gamify Learning: Some students turn themselves off from learning, but if you are sneaky enough you can use games to encourage them to learn without realizing it. Maybe they do realize that you are tricking them, but students may like the competitive nature of games as well. Overall, games are a fun way to practice or review information. 
5. Be personable: If you do not get to know your students and build a relationship with them, they are going to be less willing to learn. If you respect and care for them, they will often do the same. There are some outliers, but they will still appreciate your efforts (whether they admit it or not) to care for them. ]]> 2022-11-07 23:53:59 UTC https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2374002882 https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2375630978 1. Engage with your students’ interests- I think anytime we can use students' interests in an activity it helps engagement. Something as simple as using their name or favorite game in a word problem helps keep their interest.
2. Give your students a say- Often times there are multiple activities that can produce the same learner outcome. Providing student choice always helps them stay engaged and motivated.
3. Get your students moving- Physical movement helps our bodies get active which helps fire neurons in our brain.
4.  Start lessons with introductory hooks- Hooks help students make a connection with their learning and provide a "why" for the unit.
5. Gamify learning- Students are very motivated by video games. This goes along with the idea of using their interests in learning. ]]> 2022-11-08 19:58:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2375630978 https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2377378787 1) Engage with your student's interests- Use what already interests your students to engage them in curriculum.  This could help attending to information and overall knowledge acquisition if the students are interested in what they are learning.  

2)Give your student's a say- Let your student's give you input.  This can be completed by giving student's a choice, allowing them to determine if a final product meets criteria, and decide if material should be reviewed more.  The student's can tell us what they would like to learn more about or need more help with.  

3)Use mixed media- Using different sources of media including videos and digital resources.  Not only using books or stacks of paper for instruction.  Make learning more fun and engaging by using media.  

4) Get your students moving-  kids need to move!  Instead of having student's sit for an entire lesson, get them up and moving.  This can help with attending and acquisition!

5) Give brain breaks- breaks are good! Give students a chance to take a break from their work and move about the room or engage in an activity. This can leave them feeling refreshed and ready for the next activity. ]]> 2022-11-09 19:06:55 UTC https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2377378787 https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2379326358 1. Having a good relationship with students. Having a good relationship will allow for students to feel welcomed in the classroom and respected by others. 
2. Allow for partner work to occur. Have each student have a role in order for them to understand what their goals are. ]]> 2022-11-10 21:47:42 UTC https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2379326358 https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2379330466 1.  Engaging with your students interests goes back to people not caring what you know until they know that you care.  Building relationships helps greatly with behavior problems because you can use students  interests in math problems or to pick books for reading groups.
2. Having a hook to a lesson really helps with engagement.  They get excited and it wakes them up and helps them to tune in better.  They want to know what's coming next...and it makes learning fun!
3.  I've found that allowing for think time ensures that all students are engaged and learning.  It sets the expectation that all students will be expected to respond and should be thinking.
4.Asking good questions ensures that you reach higher level thinking skills.  It helps  you to better understand what students know and what they still need to learn.
5. Reading the room is key to creating activities that interest your students and ensuring that lessons are not too easy and not too hard. You constantly have to be adjusting to be sure that you are meeting the needs of students.]]> 2022-11-10 21:53:11 UTC https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2379330466 https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2381558378 1) Connecting learning to the real world: make learning meaningful by showing them how it relates to their everyday life. Give an example to them to help make the connection. This will help them see why it’s important and strike their interest more. 
2) Brain breaks: This is important because it can help students reset and become engaged again. Sometimes they need some wiggle time or a break to get them back on task or engaged. 
3) Deeper questions: By asking questions that aren’t a simple “yes/no” the students will have to think more and will become more engaged as a result. 
4) Think time- this grants all students the proper time to think about a question and come up with an answer without filling so rushed. 
5) Filling “down” time or “gaps”- leaving students without something to do can easily make them lose engagement and it can become very hard to bring them back. If waiting, you can implement a think, pair, share, ask a question, etc. to get them thinking and hold their engagement.]]> 2022-11-13 14:00:55 UTC https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2381558378 https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2385128887 1. Engage with your students' interests. I believe this is the most important engagement strategy because this allows for students to feel comfortable in your classroom. If you care about each of your students and know things about them, they will definitely want to work hard for you. 
2. Connect learning to the real world. This engagement strategy is crucial because it allows students to see the importance of what they are actually doing in class. If students realize that what they are learning is actually used in the real world, this can cause students to have more motivation to learn. 
3. Give your students a say. I feel like this engagement strategy is crucial because if students feel like they have a voice in the classroom, then they certainly will be more open to learn and work hard. 
4. Ask good questions. This strategy is beneficial to students because it allows students to actually process what they are learning rather than just memorizing an answer.
5. Allow for think time. I like this strategy because I feel it is important for students to carefully think about what they are being asked rather than rushing to answer a question. ]]> 2022-11-15 16:30:26 UTC https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2385128887 https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2404117657 #1 Get students moving!  I have found that when students sit for extended periods of time they get bored and sleepy.  Having the students interact with the lesson keeps them more focused and engaged.  I've used SCOOT  for lesson activities, or simply rotate through stations to complete a worksheet in any content area. To review geography we toss a giant inflatable globe and name whatever our right thumb touches.
#2 Give the students brain breaks.  Allowing the students the move in order to rejuvenate their minds and bodies helps them focus on the lesson.
#3 Let the students guide the content assessment.  Give them a choice in how final projects can be completed.  Allowing them to choose helps them 'buy in' to the material to be assessed.
#4 Laugh together!  When the students see you as the teacher enjoying your time together, they most likely will feel more at ease and know that their teacher can be fun and lighthearted too.
#5 Use different methods of lesson delivery. I loved putting things to song when teaching content. The students thought it was silly, but they also enjoyed learning interactively instead of being lectured to. ]]> 2022-11-30 19:32:47 UTC https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2404117657 https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2407039346 1) Engage with student interest: If they are interested in what they are learning they are going to pay attention and work harder. They will care about the work they turn in and remember it longer.
2) Use group work collaboration: This builds social skills along with academic skills. It is important they can share and communicate in a age appropriate manner about their ideas and work.
3)Get your students moving: Especially with teaching the younger kids. This is essential. They weren't made to sit quietly for 6 hours a day. They need to move and get their wiggles out!
4)Give Brain Breaks: Similar to what is stated above it is important to get them moving and reset their minds and bodies.
5)Laugh Together: It is important to build a safe and positive classroom where each child is comfortable.]]> 2022-12-02 18:52:17 UTC https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2407039346 https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2418178585 1.  Start lessons with introductory hooks:  read a related book, ask a leading question, have a "mystery box' or bag that appears in the room a couple of days before a new unit to generate interest. 
2.  Ask Good Questions:  Let students show what they know and think about a variety of topics related to the one you are teaching.  Open ended questions develop critical thinking skills and it always amazes me what they can relate when asked.
3.  Read the room:  If a lesson isn't working, don't be afraid to cut it and try something different.  Always have a plan B just in case.
4.  Get the students moving:  100% necessary in elementary but I'm thinking also in secondary.  It will wake them up and hold their interest longer.
5. Group Work/Collaboration: Group and partner work can be very effective if done correctly and collaboration is an important life skill.]]> 2022-12-12 18:07:20 UTC https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2418178585 https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2419836296 1. Connect learning to the real world: When students are able to apply what they are learning in the world around them they are much more likely to be interested in what they are learning. Some ways I like to show students how what they're learning can be applied outside of the classroom is by giving them tasks that require them to use the skills they are learning in an outside learning environment at the end of the unit. 
2. Engage with your students' interests: Most of the topics we cover such as adding or subtracting are very boring to students thus causing students to not want to pay attention. However, by including word problems about students' favorite candy or their favorite games they are much more likely to want to participate as what they are learning is also tapping into their personalities/hobbies. 
3. Get students moving: Scoots are an excellent way to get students moving. This particular activity allows them to show you what they know while also allowing them to walk around the room to answer questions rather than just making them sit in their seats and fill out a worksheet which is very boring to students. 
4. Give brain breaks: Brain breaks are an excellent way to increase engagement in students especially younger learners. This is because after a while students naturally start zoning out and becoming bored so by allowing them to get up and take a brain break for a few minutes they are much more likely to be engaged for the remainder of the lesson. 
5. Encourage friendly competition: Students love it when they are able to have fun in class by playing games. In fact, some students learn the most when they are playing academic games as they are so engaged in the game that they are also naturally absorbing and learning the material that is associated with the game. ]]> 2022-12-13 22:31:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2419836296 luisahays1 https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2422063901 1. Engage with students and their interests. If they are interested in what is being taught, then they are more likely to learn at a higher level. 
2. Connect learning to real life.  Student today do not feel like what they are learning matters.  By showing them how what they are learning is connected to things they will be doing in the future they may become more engaged.  
3. Getting Students Moving. 
Students are easily bored and distracted so after 15 to 20 min. you should have a quick change of activity or movement.  
4. Brain breaks are a huge success.
This allows them time to refocus and get back on task
5.Friendly competition is always fun.
Students love to compete this also always them to learn and have fun. Examples Quizlet, Kahoot, blooket. ]]> 2022-12-15 16:28:29 UTC https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2422063901 https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2424861941 1. Media Mix - breaks up monotony and caters to different learning styles. 
2. Get Students Moving - also breaks up monotony. I do carousels with student work taped to the wall, choice corners where students move to the corner (A, B, C, D) that reflects their personal choice and rotating labs (to music) where students move to different tables to complete a portion of a lab, just to name a few. Students seem to love these. 
3. Breaking down notes - I give notes and discuss topics, but stop in between these to give students time to practice. 
4. Good Questions - are a most. I give Level 3 questions to groups, the two, and eventually have students write their own. 
5. Encourage Students to Share Work - I have no problem sharing the stage in my classroom. It keeps students accountable to share their projects and ideas and I usually learn things from them. ]]> 2022-12-19 14:37:23 UTC https://padlet.com/lisa_angell/xixj2cyt0i2vqm4u/wish/2424861941