Dr. Boyer emphasized that one should always set expectations first before setting the group into motion, whether that be going to a website, giving out a worksheet, or placing people in groups. The world is crazily distracting and by doling out instruction and setting expectations beforehand, you can prevent further distractions and wasting your breath on repeating instructions over and over.
As a teacher, I already know I will have to repeat myself many a time, especially since I'm teaching a language. To prevent headaches (for myself and my students) I plan to set expectations first verbally; but also, I plan to post directions, assignments, and rubrics in the classroom or online as well as give out hard copies for reference.
*** "Don't get crazy with fonts, it's called fontitus and it makes your pages looks like crap"--Dr. Boyer
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