Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 6, 2022

My rationale was that I provided feedback throughout the year on their work, and now it is time that they do likewise for me. The form questions began with the basic information such as student ID and class period. I then used the form responses gathered on a spreadsheet to analyze the data from these responses.

Evaluation 155

Evaluation Curriculum Feedback Assignments 155

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

The more I learned about flipping my classroom, the more fears that developed. How would classroom management change if I relinquished control over to my students? Though there were moments I wished I had my slides, my students and I always worked together to figure out where to go next.

Teachers 141

Teachers Textbooks Lecturing Social Studies 141

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

As students work together in a group context, they learn to accept different points of view, ask probing questions, and bargain to reach harmony. Collaborative learning involves complex classroom management, which is different from traditional lecturing. Form groups strategically.

Collaborative Learning 105

Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 105

Teach Hub

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Stick to Your Classroom Management Plan A key way to maintain fairness in your classroom is by consistently adhering to your classroom management plan. The same applies to opportunities like answering questions or leading group discussions.

Fairness 87

Fairness Teaching Methods Classroom Management Learning Styles 87

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 20, 2024

(Franklin, 2021) Pub Trivia : Nothing creates a more wide-eyed group of students than when I unexpectedly call out “now it’s time for some pub trivia!” Images of pints and silly quiz questions abound, but this is the classroom! x 11 whiteboard and marker to each group. I also give out little prizes.

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Attention Assignments Activities 111

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 20, 2024

(Franklin, 2021) Pub Trivia : Nothing creates a more wide-eyed group of students than when I unexpectedly call out “now it’s time for some pub trivia!” Images of pints and silly quiz questions abound, but this is the classroom! x 11 whiteboard and marker to each group. I also give out little prizes.

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Attention Assignments Activities 111

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2024

These typically short workshops occur in a space separate from and smaller than that of the keynote presentation and allow attendees to dive deeper into a topic than they could as a large group. You may have noticed that attendees in these sessions (yourself included) were more likely to share their thoughts, ideas, and questions.

Motivation 107

Motivation Instructors Discussions Lecturing 107

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2024

These typically short workshops occur in a space separate from and smaller than that of the keynote presentation and allow attendees to dive deeper into a topic than they could as a large group. You may have noticed that attendees in these sessions (yourself included) were more likely to share their thoughts, ideas, and questions.

Motivation 88

Motivation Instructors Discussions Lecturing 88

Teach Hub

MARCH 6, 2025

Incorporate group work, hands-on activities, and real-world connections to keep students invested in their learning. The more students are engaged in the classroom, the less likely they will be tempted to be disruptive. Off-Task Behavior Sometimes students lose focus because they dont understand the assignment.

Attention 98

Attention Fairness Learning Styles Writing 98

Teacher Mood

MAY 8, 2025

When you streamline your routines, simplify your planning, and use behavior systems that work , you free up your mental energy to actually enjoy teaching (and your students benefit, too). Use a consistent bellringer or morning work packet that students know how to do without help. Re-teach as needed without feeling guilty.

Teaching 52

Teaching Classroom Management Writing Activities 52