fast talk topic
The end of class everyone has to contribute to the fast talk topic. One person starts the next person can add to the topic or change the topic to what they have learned. This way everyone has to clue into something during class, they cannot simple say someone said what I was going to say, They have to put their perspective on it. They may be able to present the subject in a manor someone else may understand more clearly. Every person gets 45 seconds, but no more than a minute to give their fast talk.
Hi Karen,
We need to include fun activities while learning. A great mixture is to have fun while learning.
Patricia Scales
The first time or two you may have quite a few who are shy and say oh what she said...I encourage them gently to come up with their own voice. I tell them ok you can pass today but tomorrow you will be the person who starts us out, no passing two days in a row.
It actually feeds the competiveness in the class to see who can redirect the topic to what they want to say. I have found most people to be willing to be involved. I think the bigger the class the more fun, everyone actually listens to wht the others are saying. Have a blast and let me know if you enjoy it as much as I do.
I really like this idea. I am going to try it starting in my class tonight. I have never heard this idea and I like the concept. Do you find a lot of people tend to become less creative or informative about what they have learned the further you get through the students? I have almost 30 students just in my morning class and wonder what that looks like...
Hi Karen,
I like this idea. This is a great way to recap on topics from previous lessons.
Patricia Scales
I generally let the students initiate the topic,but all fast talk has to relate to what we have learned that day or prior. Sometimes if everyone is being shy then I may throw out a Key Word and let them role from there.
It is really fun to hear what they have honed into, we think the points we find fastenating are what they are likely to mention, most times nope, they have their own ideas.
This really encourages participation and even the quiet person has their moment to shine.
Do you give the first student a specific topic? Does it relate to that lesson for the day?
