True/False
Vegas should take up a large part of a lesson
Fasle
Which strategie is this?
The teacher used a fast paced voice to describe the end of the book, but then dropped his voice to a quiet whisper to show the dramatic change.
Production Values
What is production Values?
Gives drama to an explanation or story, by emphasising or deemphasizing different areas or aspects of a definition.
Is this Vegas?
A teacher reads to the students as they take notes
No
Vegas should be short (30-60 seconds)
True
What strategie is this?
Teacher reading a book and whenever students hear an adjective, they say “oooh’ so the teacher understands they know the part of speech. Then the teacher directly says that were are no longer ‘oohing’ so the students understand the activity has come to an end.
Like a Faucet
What is like a Faucet?
Be able to turn a fun and exciting entertainment strategy on and off with no questions asked. It needs to be controlled by the teacher and cannot keep going on and on, to stray students away from the lesson.
Is this Vegas?
The teacher shows a short video that is related to their lesson
Yes
Vegas should be a quiet and calm activity
False
What strategie is this?
The teacher is teaching a lesson about how to add, the teacher uses a music video that is about addition.
Same Objective
What is same Objective?
There is always a specific objective when using Vegas. When using Vegas the objective should always be the same as the lesson.
Is this Vegas?
A teacher teachers their students a catchy song to help them remember a skill
Yes
Vegas shouldnt be related to a lesson
False
What strategie is this?
The teacher is teaching a lesson about how to add, the teacher uses a music video that is about addition.
Same Objective
What is chorus Line?
Every student needs to know the words and steps to a song. If you’re doing a multiplication showdown students need to know when to stand out and how to play. If you allow students to sing any song or make up their own cheer you’re tempting a catastrophe.
Is this Vegas?
A teacher cold calls on students to answer the questions on the board
No
Teachers should use behavior management while using Vegas to ensure students don't get off task
True
What strategie is this?
A teacher is going to show a video that students need to follow movement to. The teacher tells and shows the students what they will have to do before showing the video.
Chorus Line
What is on Point
Good Vegas has to be managed so that as soon as it gets off point it is immediately corrected. Teach students about your standards and expectations to help them stay on point.
A teacher teachers their students a dance to help them learn the lesson
Yes