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What’s one “teacher habit” teens secretly hate?

Reading long texts aloud, overtalking, slow transitions, not showing interest in them

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What motivates teens the MOST: Autonomy, Relevance, Challenge, or Belonging?

Trick question. All four matter, depending on the task!

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A teen always turns camera off. What should or could we do?

Camera optional, but participation required (chat, voice, reactions), suggest when the camera could be off (reading, listening)

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An adult speaking task asks for work-related stories. How to adapt for teens?

Replace with school experiences, hobbies, or future goals.

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Give one strategy for encouraging a quiet teen.

Give one strategy for encouraging a quiet teen. Chat-first answering, sentence starters, anonymous polls, short competitions, roles, predictable routines.

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What’s the fastest way to lose a teen group online?

Long explanations and tasks, limited interaction, irrelevant topics

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What’s the purpose of a settler activity?

Calm focus, regulate emotions, increase attention.

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Teens often multitask when online. Name one strategy to reduce distraction

Clear routines, fast-paced micro-tasks, stirrers

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In 10 seconds, name ONE word you think all teens love.

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Name one cognitive stirrer.

Quick quiz, word blitz, prediction race....

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What’s one quick way to increase AUTONOMY in a teen lesson?

Let them choose partners, task format, or product style.

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You have a dull adult reading about office culture. Suggest one teen-friendly recontextualisation.

Compare to school clubs, group projects, or digital teamwork.

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Why is rapport crucial when teaching teens online?

It increases trust and reduces behaviour issues.

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