Did you remember to motivate your lesson? Use this checklist as a tool. Read the technique and write the action you will take.

Technique Definition	Action
Involve students in learning. Promotes ownership of the eduation and encourages a student to pursue his/her own interests. Use games. Alter levels of physical and mental activity during a lesson.	�
Develop a listening style. Listen actively to students. Prepare an educationally motivating environment.	�
Start where the student is. Capitalize on the what the student knows and what interests him or her.	�
Make real world connections. Make learning meaningful. Include real world anecdotes, examples, relevance, and applications.	�
Encourage self-evaluation. Ask students to look at their work critically. Allow them to determine what worked and what didn't and improvements to make next time.	�
Provide practice on questioning. Questions are a good lesson starter. Include opportunities for students to develop essential questions about their research. Good questions inspire critical thinking.	�
Integrate technology. Infusing lessons with technology promotes problem-soving and active learning.	�
Get feedback. Evaluate the lesson and assess its effectiveness. Involve students and teachers in the process.	�
End positively. Conclude the lesson by encouraging positive thinking and giving the students something good to take away from the session.	�

Using these strategies will jump start any lesson. Comments? Mail them to me at [email protected]