I agree with Kiona. While I try to use entertaining anecdotes to help students connect the material to real-life, I focus on the course material at all times. I vary teaching methods so my students are not bored by a continuous, monotonous lecture, but I don't bring in props or play games. I think sometimes the students may become more comfortable with the entertainment factors and lose track of the education value when they move from class to class, similar to a child who will not complete a chore without an immediate payment. Has anyone had to make changes because this behavior has occurred?
