Part of the success of Blues Clues is the engagement of the views. See how Blue models engagement strategies that can increase student engagement in high schools
To Engage Students, Save the Cat
See what we can learn from research and from movies about how to increase student engagement
How to Improve Your Acknowledgment
I sometimes get questions about acknowledging students, particularly as it relates to praise. This is an important part of creating a positive behavioral environment for your class. Interestingly, teachers who use a higher ratio of praise to correction, and are specific when they do so (e.g., I like the way you are working so hard […]
Active supervision and student engagement matter
Active supervision and student engagement matter for students from elementary to high school. When I arrived at my son’s spring break program, few staff were engaged with the students. Most were sitting and talking to each other. A thirsty student asked a staff member where to find the water fountain (bubbler depending on where you […]
Give them a break, no, really..
If you have ever been in one of my classes or workshops, you may have seen something a little weird. About every 45 minutes, I am going to ask if there is a coach in the room..Then, we all get up and do some type of synchronized stretching. We also might use a web based […]