E – Engagement

Overview

E – Engagement

1. Talk to the user like they’re right next to you- like they’re your best friend
   1. Feel connected
      1. This will help with retention
   2. Encourage them in their success
   3. Talk like they are next to you
   4. Be humble
2. Drawing and Writing
   1. Draw picture
   2. Write words
   3. Circle things in images
   4. Pen movement
      1. They follow the movement of the pen and are engaged
3. They can not see you
   1. They need these tools to feel engaged and connected

Exercise

Check out the following lesson from 6:08-8:50.

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Did you see how the educator discussed topics in a way that made the student feel like they were right there? Also, did you see how even though there was a single photo on the slide, it was integrated with the teaching through other pen movements like drawings, arrows, and writing? While these teaching strategies will be discussed at length, think about how you will integrate what you’ve learned here into your first lesson.