In preparation for the 2009 SUNYLA pre-conference workshop, Passing the Torch: Instruction librarians keeping the flames of active learning alive, the presenters solicited responses from WGIL's listserv to answer the following questions.  Next to each question, you will see Word documents attached that provide a running list of ideas.  Please feel free to add more in the empty space provided below!

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1. What are unique/creative/quick ways that you have been able to form student groups in the classroom? Tips

2. What are quick and effective ways to check for student understanding of what you're teaching? Tips

3. If you see students losing focus (starting to e-mail, IM, talk to a friend,  etc.), are there quick and effective methods that you use to pull those students back into focus? Tips