Action Step of the Week: Attention-Getter

The current human attention span of 8.25 seconds is now shorter than that of a goldfish

Action Step of the Week

Every time you give a direction, ask for student attention first by:

1. Square up, stand still, and scan the room

2. Give a cue word or phrase (i.e. “class class” “freeze.”)

3. Give a listening direction (i.e. “everyone in STAR” “voices off, eyes on me”)

4. Repeat as necessary until 100% of students respond

Why?

Teachers need attention-getters to m…