Compliance in a classroom can be easy but it is not effective. Engagement is effective but it is more work (but better work).
Are your kids paying attention because they want to or because they have to? Dean Shareski shared this fantastic video in our session at ATLE this morning that made me think from the mind of a student in the class.
What are your students thinking?

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[...] first thing I wish to say is that this is not an original title (See George Couros’ entry), and I borrowed much (including the above video) from Dean Shareski’s keynote speech [...]
And, if you aren't sure which category your classroom/school falls into, ask a student.