2. In the time it takes you to
understand a 14-year-old, he
turns 15.
~Robert Brault
3. The Teenage Brain
• The neocortex not fully
developed (responsible for
language, planning, empathy,
executive functions)
•Relies on a more reactive, gut-
instinct part of the brain, the
amygdala, ( emotions and
memories associated with
emotion)
•Not good at reading emotion on
others' faces
Engaging Teens &Tweens by Raleigh Philp
4. Teaching Tips
•Survival & emotional
needs must be met
•change the
psychological state about
every 20 minutes
•Be patient & persistent
Edutopia.org/classroom-management-learning-states-teenagers-interview
5. Erikson's Stages of Development
Usefulcharts.com/psychology/erik-erikson-stages-of-development.html
10. •Students take a picture
and describe why it is
meaningful to them
•Possible topics:
Your room, favorite place, a
place to escape, a hobby,
event
•Try Fotobabble, Skqueak
11. Skqueak
•Upload your
photos, sketch, and
record audio
15. Muzy App
•Create collages,
posters, quotes, wanted
signs, visual blog posts
and more
16. Bucket Lists
•Students list things
they want to
accomplish before
they die
•Try it as a
PechaKucha activity
•Try Capzles,
Animoto, Haiku
Deck, Prezi, Muzy
24. Character Chats
•Students get in pairs
•They chose character they
want to be
•They message each other
a conversation they
imagine the 2 characters
would have now
•Take screen shots, post on
blog & discuss
•Try Google Chat,
Facebook messenger
25. Pop Quiz
•Students get in
pairs or small
groups
•They are allowed
to message each
other for help
during a test when
you ring the bell or
set a timer.
27. Find it!
•Pre-reading:Students
search for music, clothing,
setting, etc.
•While reading:
Students mark in book
what they found & how it
gives them a better
understanding
28. Find it!
•Pre-reading:Students
search for music, clothing,
setting, etc.
•While reading:
Students mark in book
what they found & how it
gives them a better
understanding
•Post reading:
Students post which items
they can relate to in their
lives. Ex. I like escaping to
…. like the main character.
29. Give them time
to read alone for
leisure!
Music Students with iPad by thomcochrane, Flickr
30. Have
them
journal!
Salvatel'ambiente: leggetesuiPad by paz.ca, Flickr
33. Students Create Podcasts
•News during the time
period & related to the
story
•Commentary on
events
•Hi-lights of the chapter
Audioboo.fm
34. Lesson
LinoIt App Ideas image or
•Chapter Reflections:
•Teacher posts
video & asks reflective
questions that students
respond to
•Chapter Soundtrack:
•Students post music
they believe would be
great for a scene &
describe the scene
•Other students respond
with their choices or
opinions