lesson learned

Consider your students:

1. Give clear expectations of how to act and what you want students to do.
2. Be sure students understand content. Answer questions as directly and honestly as you can.
3. Take advantage of teaching opportunities. Depth, not breadth.
4. Visually be aware of who needs questions answered. (aka, look for raised hands)
5. If uncomfortable with content, try to honestly explain why, don't avoid subject matter of students' interest if it is applicable to your lesson plans.
   
6. Apply new concepts to what students already know.
7. Reach for higher bloom's taxonomy.
8. Use visuals reasonably.
9. Have a clear direction for the lesson. Inform students of this plan (especially helpful for global thinkers).
   
10. Always have a reason for what is being taught, discussed, or viewed. Make sure students have a task to apply meaning to what is being done in class.