CRAVE - a way to remember five other strategies for keeping students' attention focused on learning:
Build curiosity for learning with "teasers" that get students interested in a lesson.
Look for ways to make lessons relevant to students' lives.
Ask questions to engage students in learning and inquiry.
Remember that variety is the spice of attention -- a mix of learning activities helps keep students engaged.
Evoke emotions. Just as emotions can be distracting, they can also be used to enhance attention by making a lesson or learning activity more interesting.
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