- Group projects
- Provide written instructions so all know expectations
- Give each student to a role to fulfill
- 1-1 or 1-2 computing is ideal for sharing work - more than that does not give adequate time for students to participate
- Have alternative tasks for those who finish early
- Direct Instruction
- Remove all distractions: headphones, open websites
- Consider purchasing lab management software so all can easily view screen
- Find out prior knowledge and do not demo skills already known
- Keep direct instruction short and provide written instructions
- Individual tasks
- Provide written instructions
- Remove all distractions: headphones, open websites
- Stop class work time and encourage interaction and sharing
- Intervene early with students who are stuck or off task
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Teacher recommedations for on and off-task behaviors
After observing and recording on-task behaviors, here are some of my initial adjustments or recommendations:
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