I always like to start my classes with an opening activity that gets the students involved. Often I will use a short writing assignment (a paragraph or less), and have the students stand and share in the class.
I find this opens discussions and helps to gage student attitude for the session. This also helps students who are shy to overcome their fears of presentation.
What are some of the things you do as opening activities in your classes that you have found to work well, or maybe something you would never try again?
