Many ideas seem to stick with my students when we watch videos. Here is an interesting perspective on Gen Z that many students may relate to, or want to argue with. Just play the video, have students fill out the worksheet, then discuss.

One way to build self-directed learners is to teach students how to take notes and learn from speeches and interviews. For the following task, students are expected to watch the video and gather three ideas that intrigued them. Then students need to explain why they found one of those ideas to be meaningful, surprising, or thought-provoking.

So—I love trivia. At the end of a grueling class, I love students pairing up and competing against one another with some good ole trivia. It’s a fun and positive way to end class. And the trivia topics often lead to broader discussions. Here is the latest trivia challenge!

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