Throwing paper
Most students do not like asking questions in front of the class. One thing I do is have everyone write there question on a peice of paper and for 30 seconds they throw paper at each other. When times is up they ask the question from the paper they are holding.
Sandra,
yes, the more we can foster & encourage discussion & engaging with the material in that way, the better.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
Great idea for review. I like the small twist of having the student who reads try to answer the question they have, without a ton of pressure though. More of a discussion environment.
I have used this for along time I call it snowball I have the students write a question on the paper and then toss it around the room who ever ends up with it has to answer the question and it also adds a little fun to the class.
Could this same idea be adjusted to having each student enter their question via computer imput into one "hat", and then have the question randomly selected and displayed? Completely private and non threatening.
Hi Annie!
The following is a post that I made a while back on this topic. I felt it was worth sharing again.
"Thanks for this comment! As a student myself, I remember a paper throwing activity in a classroom that was not well received by most of the students. The problem was that the instructor had not adequately prepared the class for the activity and it became an insult to many. So as with any activity, students should know the rules."
Keep up the good work!
Jane Davis
ED107 Facilitator
I love this idea! Thank you for sharing, I think this activity will really help with the shy students.
I like the sound of this I will give it a try
What a great idea! It brings up the laughter, and puts the students in a relaxed mood. I have been trying "quick quiz" this quarter. It's usually a true/false question that I ask, and the to first student to blurt out the answer, I toss a mini candy bar to them. When I announce "quick quiz" I notice students adjusting their posture, sitting up, and getting ready to listen. I find its a great way to change the energy and bring the focus back and to have little fun.
I am going to do this! I love this idea! I think I will have students write test questions form their finial review notes and test each other!
Hi Andrew!
I like the idea as well. I do encourage you to be sure that all students are comfortable with a game like this.
I actually had a classroom experience like this when I was a student and several students complained. They felt it was disrepectful.
Good job!
Jane davis
ED107 Facilitator
The snowball fight is a great idea. I am going to try this during my next lesson. Some classes are great for asking questions, others don't ask any. I can also see this as a way of limiting a student who asks too many questions.
Very creative... I've got to figure out a way to put my spin on it, but I'm thinking the students would absolutely love this. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Troy for the book recommendation! I do continue to caution instructors/facilitators to be sure all students are comfortable with this activity.
Keep up the good work!
Jane Davis
ED107 Facilitator
ive been doing this for 2 years now but i call it a "snow ball fight". i got it right from dave meier book on accelerated learning, there is alot of great ideas in the book a must read for those who havent read it.
troy dries
Greetings Dave!
I totally agree! If you have a disgruntled student, this person could make something fun into something very distructive.
Keep up the good work!
Jane davis
ED107 Facilitator
Sounds like an interesting idea as long as class control can be maintained
Highly creative. I think I might try this!
I should have used this technique before the mid-term test! It is a great way to break tension in class through interaction with others. By asking questions, the students are learning themselves and other learners may collaborate in the activity to reinforce the learning process.
thats a great Idea but it wouldn't work in my kitchen class
