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1. Start with an open ended response prompt board.

 

2. Students add heart emojis to the stickies the agree with.

 

3. Reflect on the responses and hold an initial discussion/debate with the group.

 

4. Pull out the stickies that have the most hearts and start a voting session to identify the front runners.

 

5. End the voting session, review the results and spark continuing discussion, exploration, and research

 

How do you use voting sessions to support teaching and learning?

 

Learn more about voting sessions here.

You can really amp up student engagement by using for brainstorming sessions. I have students post their ideas on a topic, then let them vote on which ones they think are the most exciting (i.e. higher engagement in the lesson). This not only gets everyone involved but also helps them learn to evaluate and work together. When it comes to group projects, we outline different options and let students vote on the best direction to take, which gives them a sense of ownership over their learning. Plus, after a lesson, I create a visual of key concepts and let students vote on what they found most challenging or interesting. This way, I can tailor your future lessons to better support their needs.


What a great idea to use voting to give students a voice in their learning process! Quick and powerful way to build ownership and pride in their work


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