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Well I work with college sstudents so some of this does not apply. From this lesson I can take the concept of video taping the class during an assignment or shared learning moment. I would like to see how student engagement changes when they realize it is being filmed.

I have always had an issue with traditional grading. It puts the full emphasis on the outcome and does not encourage students to enjoy the journey.

In order to fully engage a student in the lesson plan the teacher needs to make sure they answer the students questions about engagement: Am I interested? Can I do this? and Does this matter?. When these questions are answered the students at least have chance to become engaged with the lesson. In order to increase student engagement I would like to inform the students why the lesson is important and increasing student conversations about the topic in a pair talk would increase their overall interest.  

Collaboration leads to creativity and growth.

My mind is racing for ways to ask hard questions and or to create discussions just beyond the reach of the class. In this case, I want to call on students who think they are right. Then I need to show the class that our loudest member does not have all of the answers. Next i will engage a shy quiet student in the classroom discussion. If i can encourage the shy kid to solve the issue. 

This may invite a talk about how we all learn in different ways. 

Most of my students look interested and engaged but when I ask them a question based on what i was talking about the light in their eyes goes out.

Is it the shock of being called upon to recant? I am sure they were following.. Your experiences?

This material reminded me that listening to students talking after class or outside of class gives me a chance to hear how they received  and understood what we talked about. I compare it to them chewing on the lesson.

I think having students create their own videos is a great idea

The SWOT and 4 corners activities is something that I have never tried before. I think they are great formative assessments.

It is important to provide students with opportunities to think deeper. 

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