Program Type

Undergraduate

Faculty Advisor

Dr. Heather Stefanski

Document Type

Presentation

Loading...

Media is loading
 

Location

Online

Start Date

25-4-2023 8:00 AM

Abstract

Research Question: "Would giving students a set amount of time on a question help them focus on their work?"

I conducted my research by displaying a digital timer on the teachers smartboard. The timer was used during the students' Bell Ringer to keep them engaged in their work. The students were given 5 minutes to complete their Bell Ringer.

During the time of conducting my research students were given a project over animal extinction (Zoo Exhibit). The first day that the timer was displayed in the classroom was during the Bell Ringer that asked students to find an animal that was on the verge of extinction. The students had 5 minutes to look through a list of animals that interested them. Once the timer was done, students then had to tell the teacher what they would be doing their research project over. The Bell Ringer helped students get a good start on their project, and the timer helped the students focus on the assignment.

The next day, the Bell Ringer was a 3, 2, 1 notes that asked students questions regarding their research project. The students were given 5 minutes to complete their notes which helped them stay focused on their work. By allowing students to complete this Bell Ringer assignment, it helped the students refresh their minds over the types of information that they found the day before.

By giving the students a timer on the board, it helped the students take responsibility in completing their assignments. The timer was a great success at reducing talking, distractions, and unfinished work. Students were more engaged in completing their assignments than before displaying the timer. The teacher that I was observing also said that the timer was a great success in her classroom.

Comments

Poster was used using Canva, and the literature that was used was referenced on the bottom right corner of the poster.

Download

Share

COinS
 
Apr 25th, 8:00 AM

Helping with Classroom Management by Using a Timer.

Online

Research Question: "Would giving students a set amount of time on a question help them focus on their work?"

I conducted my research by displaying a digital timer on the teachers smartboard. The timer was used during the students' Bell Ringer to keep them engaged in their work. The students were given 5 minutes to complete their Bell Ringer.

During the time of conducting my research students were given a project over animal extinction (Zoo Exhibit). The first day that the timer was displayed in the classroom was during the Bell Ringer that asked students to find an animal that was on the verge of extinction. The students had 5 minutes to look through a list of animals that interested them. Once the timer was done, students then had to tell the teacher what they would be doing their research project over. The Bell Ringer helped students get a good start on their project, and the timer helped the students focus on the assignment.

The next day, the Bell Ringer was a 3, 2, 1 notes that asked students questions regarding their research project. The students were given 5 minutes to complete their notes which helped them stay focused on their work. By allowing students to complete this Bell Ringer assignment, it helped the students refresh their minds over the types of information that they found the day before.

By giving the students a timer on the board, it helped the students take responsibility in completing their assignments. The timer was a great success at reducing talking, distractions, and unfinished work. Students were more engaged in completing their assignments than before displaying the timer. The teacher that I was observing also said that the timer was a great success in her classroom.