Below you will find the NINE training videos and bonus material related to using cell phones in the classroom. Please don't share a link to this page with anyone else until after December 7.
Please don't forget this is a THREE-STEP process: 1) take the pre-instruction survey (you've already done this), 2) watch some videos, and 3) take the post-instruction survey to provide feedback on the effectiveness of the training. Thank you!
Step One:
Completion of the surveys is required to access the videos. If you haven't taken the first survey, please do it now:
- Take the FIRST survey: Pre-Instruction Survey
Step Two:
Watch any or all of the videos. The three most important videos are To Ban or Not to Ban videos, and the Learn to Be a Gospel Library Ninja in 30 minutes or less.
Video One: To Ban or Not to Ban - Current Situation, Affective Learning, Importance of Tone
Video 2 - Learn what you should think about when deciding whether or not to ban cell phones in your classroom
Video 3 - What does the research say about what type of cell phone management policy is most effective?
Video 4 - Get nerdy with the research and find out what students say are the most effective ways to prevent or stop unwanted cell phone use in the classroom
Video 5 - Learn to use verbal and nonverbal cues to stop or prevent unwanted device use
Video 5 - Learn which class setups discourage unwanted cell phone use and why
Video 6 - Watch the first ever Gospel Library training video aimed at tips for TEACHING
Video 7 - In-depth information on how to lead a group discussion to either develop a new policy or introduce an existing one
Video 9 - Watch to the end to find out my best recommendations for cell phone policies
Cell Phone Policy Development Training Manual for Co-Teachers
Use this lesson guide to lead a four-lesson course on how to develop a cell phone policy with a co-teacher. Used to help build unity within stake teaching groups and develop bonds between teachers outside the co-teaching unit. Great for stake seminary supervisors or S&I in-service meetings.
Step Three
Post-Instruction Survey - STOP! Please don't do this until you've watched at least one of the training videos above!
- Take the POST INSTRUCTION Survey - Thank you!
Bonus Material
Active Learning
- Teaching Techniques - MOST IMPORTANT LINK HERE! Use these techniques to solve your most common classroom problems, like increasing participation or giving every person a turn. Each idea can be used in multiple lessons.
- Object Lessons
Breaking the Plane/Circulate
Watch the video below to find out why and how to use Circulate in your classroom:
Signaling Authority
Watch this video to see what signaling authority is:
Watch this video on The Teach Like A Champion website to see a pro-teacher signaling authority in her classroom, and read a detailed analysis of what's happening.
Teach Like a Champion - Teaching Methods Playlist (50+ videos)
Visit the whole playlist here, or watch below:
The Spirit World/Cell Phone Parking
Here are the inspiration texts for The Spirit World:
- http://www.theteachertoolkit.com/index.php/tool/cell-phone-parking-lot - Cell Phone Parking Lot
- https://www.apa.org/ed/precollege/undergrad/ptacc/no-mobile-phones.pdf - Get Your Class Back - Free Your Class From Cell Phones in Five Minutes
Apps
- Pocket Points – gives students points for staying off their phones; Free for educators and students
- Jeopardy Builder - build jeopardy games to test learning
- Quizziz – not blocked at Church, like Kahoot. Free.
