How to Start Class with Opening Questions

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As teachers, we have many ways to open class. Bell ringers, conversation starters, and even special handshakes can open class. But what if the answer is a question that helps create social connections? Dr. Leigh Zeitz from the University of Northern Iowa surveys his students. The result has helped him (and us) better engage students.</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">(He also will share why his students said they turned off their cameras in zoom.)</span></em> <span style="font-weight: 400;">The results might surprise you!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Show Notes and transcript: <a href= "https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e776">https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e776</a> </span></p> <p><strong>Show Sponsor:</strong> <a href= "https://www.advancementcourses.com/?utm_source=coolcatteacher&utm_medium=influencer&tid=4220202&utm_campaign=2022partnership&utm_content=podcast_aprilepisodes"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Advancement Courses</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">is my preferred professional development provider. Last year when I needed to take a college CEU course, I chose Advancement Courses and learned so much about teaching computer science in the classroom. I recently wrote about this on my blog called</span> <a href= "https://www.coolcatteacher.com/advancement-courses-best-teacher-professional-development/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">7 Reasons Advancement Courses Has Excellent Teacher Professional Development</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">. Go to</span> <a href= "https://www.advancementcourses.com/?utm_source=coolcatteacher&utm_medium=influencer&tid=4220202&utm_campaign=2022partnership&utm_content=podcast_aprilepisodes"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Advancement Courses</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">and</span> <strong>use the code COOL15</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">to receive 15% off your Advancement Courses purchase. Thank you Advancement Courses for awesome PD and for sponsoring today’s episode