Shanika, It would be wonderful if all students were courteous, attentive, and focused for every class session. Unfortunately, that is usually not the case. But as instructors, our job includes trying to reach all students, so efforts to engage (or reengage) is an essential responsibilty, and often critical to the success of the less motivated students. Reengaging is not difficult, but it does take an awareness when the need exists, and a willingness to employ the various techniques that will refocus the class on the lesson. Barry Westling