Following Directions the First Time

Following Directions the First Time

Multiple Choice

What is meant by this expectation?

• You stop what you are doing.

• You give the teacher your attention.

• You do what s/he asks.

• All of the above.

The next slide shows directions this teacher gave to her students today.

Think about which ones would be easy to follow and which ones would be hard.

Multiple Select

Which one is easy for you to follow the first time?

• Actively Participate

• Remain focused on the task.

• Wait your turn to talk.

• Turn assignments in on time.

• Keep posts and conversations on topic.

Multiple Select

Which one is hard for you to follow the first time?

• Actively Participate.

• Remain focused on the task.

• Wait your turn to speak.

• Complete your own work.

• Turn assignments in on time.

Multiple Choice

Which student is following the teachers directions the first time?

• Student goes to the bathroom without asking.

• Student turns on camera when asked.

• Student is asked to sit down and she wanders around the room.

• The teacher says, "Please stop talking." Two students continue to discuss the assignment.

Multiple Choice

Which of these is NOT an example of following directions the first time?

• Students were told to stop typing in the chat. The students stop typing.

• Student starts an assignment when the teacher tells him.

• The classroom aide asks students to put up one finger if they think the answer is correct.The students raise one finger.

• The aide tells student to meet for skill cards. The student does not go.

Multiple Choice

When you need to use the restroom or go somewhere, what do you need to do?

• Turn off my camera and sneak away.

• Run out of the classroom without a pass.

• Act like you don't hear your teacher calling you and walk away.

• Do as the teacher asked: raise my hand and ask to go.

If you said raise your hand and ask to go, you are RIGHT! Listening to the teacher about classroom procedures, and then doing it without having to be reminded, is also following the directions the first time.

Multiple Choice

If I don't start my work when the teacher tells the class to do that, that means I ______ follow directions the first time.

• did

• did not

Multiple Choice

Your teacher started the lesson and you are on your phone. You are not following her directions. Why is this a problem?

• You get distracted and don't do your work (correctly)

• It's not a problem.

• Because I need to find out what's wrong with my friend.

• She does let you on your phone in her class.

Multiple Choice

If your teacher speaks with your group and you continue to talk, play around or anything else instead of doing your work. What sort of grade might you expect as a result of your actions?

• F

• D

• C

• B

Listening to the teacher and his or her directions helps you to learn the material and get good grades.

Multiple Select

In the virtual classroom, the teacher asks you to turn on your camera. Why is it important to follow this direction?

• So the teacher knows you are there.

• So the teacher knows you are ready for school.

• So the teacher knows s/he can begin to teach.

• All of these.

These students are definitely ready to learn!

Poll

How easy is it for you to follow directions the first time?

• It's easy.

• I have a little bit of trouble.

• I need help with this expected behavior.

• It's really hard because I don't like being told what to do.

Multiple Select

What is something I can do to help you follow directions the first time? Check all that apply.

• Give one-step directions and then wait for me to respond.

• Speak slower.

• Speak louder.

• Pair me with a classmate who can keep me focused.

• I have an idea that's not listed and I would like to tell you.

Open Ended

You did a great job reviewing the Expected Behavior of Following Directions the First Time. Tell me one thing you remember from this lesson.