From One Coast to the Other
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1. Thinking TasksEngage students with tasks that require genuine thought.
2. Random GroupsUse visibly random groupings of three to break social barriers.
3. Vertical SurfacesWork on VNPS to encourage risk-taking and persistence.
4. DefrontingArrange the room to face every direction, removing focal passivity.
5. Answering QuestionsAnswer only those that keep students thinking.
6. Giving TasksGive tasks verbally while students are in a loose formation.
7. HomeworkRebrand as check-your-understanding questions for student feedback.
8. Student AutonomyFoster independence by encouraging students to look at peer work.
9. Hints & ExtensionsUse asynchronous cues to maintain "flow."
10. ConsolidationSummarize from the bottom up, building from student foundations.
11. Note TakingMindful record-keeping where students write for their "future selves."
12. EvaluationEvaluate what you value—focusing on competencies and perseverance.
13. Formative AssessmentInform teaching and learning by showing students where they are.
14. GradingData-driven evidence of capability rather than averaged past events.Want to share your BTC journey?
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