Perhaps you’re coming on too strong! Comic by James Sturtevant

Teachers are often lectured, “Get to know your students!” That’s not easy to do. A lot of kids can be pretty closed down and if you try to get to know them before they’re ready…it can be counter productive. This episode offers a different approach to bonding with students. Try reverse engineering these relationships!

My lovely wife Penny and I recently authored an article on Edutopia all about sharing stories to bond with students and colleagues.

Dug Sturtevant…He looks like he needs another toenail trim!

Dug Sturtevant suspended like a ’57 Chevy waiting for a toenail trim

Episode Template

The Problem:

It’s hard to get to know students.

The Solution:

Become more approachable through reverse engineering.

What You Can Do Tomorrow: 

• Select an experience.
• List attributes. 
• Practice a 2-minute monolog about an interesting experience.
• Deliver the monolog before the lesson.
• Prompt students. 

Listen to the episode for more detail!

 Please check out all of the episodes of the Hacking Engagement Podcast on iTunes!