alma custovic

Active learning and active listening -- in which students are thoroughly and thoughtfully engaged with each other or the teacher represents the opposite of dead time.Time as many activities as you can. Students work efficiently when they work to the clock. We can also put a student in charge of timing an activity or ring a bell or buzzer when the activity is over. Another way to keep students focused through timing is to announce that a change of pace is about to happen and then begin a countdown. Prepared teachers take time in advance of the lesson to prevent their students from being bored in class.There are countless ways to wake up and shake up your students.

Peter Roscoe

I agree. One way I try to keep them focused is to keep reminding them why they are there and how much they have already learned on their way to finishing the program. Keeping the final goal in mind helps limit frustration and see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Hi James,
What are some methods you use to keep the attention of your students. Thanks for your input on this.
Gary