When I first began teaching, I didn't have to compete with technology. Students weren't attached to cell phones and didn't yet have the itch for instant gratification that many have now. I always make sure my lessons are interactive, discussion based and possibly even entertaining. I incorporate elements of pop culture and try to connect math to things I know they enjoy. By moving around the room and being a moderator of debate and less of a lecturer, I'm confident that my students tend to learn and retain more.
