Listen as I discuss ways of Preventing Unwanted Cell Phone Use During Class. I'll discuss teacher behavior, verbal and nonverbal coaching, active learning, and more!
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 -
- Quizziz – not blocked at Church, like Kahoot. Free.
- Mind Doodle – mind mapping, free for groups (recommend use the board, but it's possible to shake things up and do it digitally)
