I liked the distinction between the two. We think about training students for lots of things but it seems that adding the instruction adds a new level. The description "helps students to think beyond the specific" is so vital to creating life long learners.

I thought it might be helpful to use the "use it wisely cards" in a different way. Give students a set number and they have to use so many during the class period. Would help me not to just randomly call on them if they know talking is "required"