Random Calling

By

Nadeeshani Aththanagoda

Assistant Lecturer

Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education

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Random Calling?• Classroom management tool that will engage and entertain

students.

• Fun (and fair) way to select students for that special task or to answer a question

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Why Random Calling?

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What to Know When Using Random Calling

• Prepare a randomized list of student names • Frame it as a safe environment• Remind students of the benefits• Make it OK to be wrong

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Techniques for random selection1. Rolling dice is one low-tech way to use random calling in your class

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Techniques for random Selection

2. Can of popsicle sticks for calling on random students

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Tools for Random selection3. Smartphone apps

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Benefits of Random calling• Randomly calling on students helps push those who avoid

talking to gain the ability to speak with confidence

• Can use as class room management tool

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Remember to practice• Never use• You look like you don't know the answer• You look stupid• You look unprepared

• If the perceived message is negative, students may resent being called on

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Summary• Random calling • What to Know When Using Random Calling• Techniques for random Selection• Benefits of Random calling & what you should avoided

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Thank You !