Provide non-verbal options for participation
Provide Non-Verbal Options for Participation NOTE: This strategy is part of the self-paced Amplify Learner Voice Course Not all learners are prepared to participate by speaking out loud. Technology can be used to provide polls or virtual chat spaces, such as polleverywhere, mentimeter, and padlet. If you want a low-tech way for students to…
Let Students Make Decisions in your Classroom
Let Students Make Decisions in your Classroom NOTE: This strategy is part of the self-paced Amplify Learner Voice Course In addition to making choices about their individual learning, students should be invited to engage in decisions that happen in their classrooms that affect them, their peers, and their educators. These decisions can range from…
Bring Students to the Table for School Decisions
Bring Students to the Table for School Decisions NOTE: This strategy is part of the self-paced Amplify Learner Voice Course Asking students their opinions about decisions that affect them in their school community is a great place to start listening to learners. However, taking it a step further puts students at the decision making…
Use Tech Tools to Nurture Inclusion
Use Tech Tools to Nurture Inclusion NOTE: This strategy is part of the self-paced Customize the Learning Experience Course Listen to students and include their voice in the classroom through more than just verbal discussions. This can include tools such as text-to-speech or speech-to-text software, interactive whiteboards, and online tools that allow students to…
Give Classroom Feedback Surveys
Give Classroom Feedback Surveys NOTE: This strategy is part of the self-paced Amplify Learner Voice Course Provide a feedback loop for learners to share their input with you. It’s important to understand the experience that learners are having in your classroom. By creating your own surveys you can get personalized feedback based on recent…
Interview Learners
Interview Learners NOTE: This strategy is part of the self-paced Amplify Learner Voice Course Feedback from learners is a gift and although surveys provide valuable information, an interview is an opportunity to ask open-ended questions and truly listen. Different from surveys, interviewing learners, whether it be in a 1:1 setting, as a small focus…
Use Discussion Protocols
Use Discussion Protocols NOTE: This strategy is part of the self-paced Amplify Learner Voice Course It’s common for whole class or small group discussions to turn into a handful of learners spending the majority of the time talking. There are a few ways that educators can ensure and promote equity of voice through discussion…