It’s How You Start: Designing Initial Class Experiences for Lasting Impact

We know that a positive first experience can set the tone for success, but have you thought about how you start your class and what it means for student perceptions, learning, and lasting impact? We will explore this question in this highly interactive session. Attendees will see how standing around and dead fish can create a classroom culture for engagement and social adjustment. After participating in two exercises, participants will engage in a brief reflective exercise to develop their own initial exercises. The session will conclude with a discussion of experienced outcomes, challenges, and engaging students in unique environments.