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In this video, teacher Lindsey Smeenk introduces the strategy of Student Tournaments to elementary school educators looking to enhance student interactions in their classrooms. Lindsey explains how Student Tournaments can be utilized in all lessons to engage students in friendly competition while fostering collaboration and communication skills. This video provides practical tips and examples on how teachers can organize students into teams and facilitate meaningful interactions through structured competitions. Lindsey Smeenk demonstrates how this strategy can create a fun and engaging learning environment that promotes active participation and student engagement.
Organizing Student Interactions Playlist
8 Suggested Strategies | 16:12
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Organizing Students to Interact for Reflecting on Learning
Strand: All Lessons
Element: Organizing Student Interactions
2
Organizing Students to Interact Using Job Cards
Strand: All Lessons
Element: Organizing Student Interactions
3
Organizing Students to Interact by Grouping Students With Preassessment Data
Strand: All Lessons
Element: Organizing Student Interactions
4
Organizing Students to Interact With Student Tournaments
Strand: All Lessons
Element: Organizing Student Interactions
5
Organizing Students to Interact by Creating Group Norms
Strand: All Lessons
Element: Organizing Student Interactions
6
Organizing Students to Interact with Think-Pair-Share-Square
Strand: All Lessons
Element: Organizing Student Interactions
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Previewing Content by Asking "What Do You Think You Know?"
Strand: All Lessons
Element: Previewing Content
8
Previewing Content With Bell Ringers in All Types of Lessons
Strand: All Lessons
Element: Previewing Content