Barry Westling

Hi Nia:

One technique that may also work well is to have the instructor walk around while lecturing, bringing a closer physical proximity to the student.
This is not always a practical solution, and may not work for certain course work.

Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

Hi Robert:

One technique that may also work well is to have the instructor walk around while lecturing, bringing a closer physical proximity to the student.
This is not always a practical solution, and may not work for certain course work.

Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

Hi Chelsea:

One technique that may also work well is to have the instructor walk around while lecturing, bringing a closer physical proximity to the student.
This is not always a practical solution, and may not work for certain course work.

Regards, Barry

nancy sakach

I really like the idea of status assessment using notecards...I will use this in my classes!
I often break students into small groups and have them work on a game-like assignment linked to the content we are covering in class.
This team work seems to heighten their spirits and get motivated once again.

Julie Ratzlaff CHEP

Hands-on applications will also help greatly, to add another sense of learning.

Barry Westling

Hi David:

One technique that may also work well is to have the instructor walk around while lecturing, bringing a closer physical proximity to the student.
This is not always a practical solution, and may not work for certain course work.

Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

Hi Theodore:

One technique that may also work well is to have the instructor walk around while lecturing, bringing a closer physical proximity to the student.
This is not always a practical solution, and may not work for certain course work.

Regards, Barry

Fay Duran

That's a great idea. Put them into small groups and have them brainstorm or having them set-up a powerpoint presentation is a wonderful idea. It can really get them to focus on the task at hand.

Barry Westling

Hi Tom:

One technique that may also work well is to have the instructor walk around while lecturing, bringing a closer physical proximity to the student.
This is not always a practical solution, and may not work for certain course work.

Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

Hi Luis:

One technique that may also work well is to have the instructor walk around while lecturing, bringing a closer physical proximity to the student.
This is not always a practical solution, and may not work for certain course work.

Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

Hi Michele:

One technique that may also work well is to have the instructor walk around while lecturing, bringing a closer physical proximity to the student.
This is not always a practical solution, and may not work for certain course work.

Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

Hi Nancy:

One technique that may also work well is to have the instructor walk around while lecturing, bringing a closer physical proximity to the student.
This is not always a practical solution, and may not work for certain course work.

Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

Hi Jessica:

One technique that may also work well is to have the instructor walk around while lecturing, bringing a closer physical proximity to the student.
This is not always a practical solution, and may not work for certain course work.

Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

Hi Paula:

One technique that may also work well is to have the instructor walk around while lecturing, bringing a closer physical proximity to the student.
This is not always a practical solution, and may not work for certain course work.

Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

Hi Dawn:

One technique that may also work well is to have the instructor walk around while lecturing, bringing a closer physical proximity to the student.
This is not always a practical solution, and may not work for certain course work.

Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

Hi Tim:

One technique that may also work well is to have the instructor walk around while lecturing, bringing a closer physical proximity to the student.
This is not always a practical solution, and may not work for certain course work.

Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

Hi Alisa:

One technique that may also work well is to have the instructor walk around while lecturing, bringing a closer physical proximity to the student.
This is not always a practical solution, and may not work for certain course work.

Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

Hi Deborah:

Reengaging off task students
One technique that may also work well is to have the instructor walk around while lecturing, bringing a closer physical proximity to the student.
This is not always a practical solution, and may not work for certain course work.

Regards, Barry

Craig Gustin

I often give students a short break to allow them to get refreshed and refocused. Other ways to get them "back in the game" are to:

- Conduct group activities (small case studies, exercises, quizzes, etc.)

- Show a video/DVD applying a concept or theory

- Discuss a current event that relates to the course content/materials

- Give them a question or exercise requiring internet research in the class (5-10 minutes).

Barry Westling

Hi Cynthia:
Something that may also work well is to walk around the classroom when lecturing to bring a closer physical proximity between you and the student. Not all lessons can be done in this manner, and it may not be effective for students who are genuinely too tired to be there.

Regards, Barry