Series First Days of School: It's Always Awkward in the Beginning: Give Some Snaps!
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Discussion and Supporting Materials
Thought starters
- How is snapping different than clapping?
- How does the snapping evolve over time?
- How could you adapt this strategy for use in your class?
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Johnston Senior High School6500 Northwest 100th Street
Johnston IA 50131
Population: 1668
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Sarah Brown Wessling
English Language Arts / 10 11 12 / Teacher
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8 Comments
Michael Burnett Jun 12, 2020 11:47am
Snapping doesn't carry the weight or volume of clapping.
Snapping is gradually a strategy that is bought into by the class. She is creating a culture of acceptance which students gradually start to do. Over time, more students buy into the technique.
I'm always looking for ways of giving positive feedback that do not interupt the flow of a class. Snapping might be something to use.
Cade Patterson Aug 21, 2019 8:18pm
Snapping is a very interesting and cool technique to get student involvement as well as student feedback. It is also a way that doesn’t interrupt the classroom or overly obnoxious such as clapping and cheering. The thing that I like about snapping, is that it also encourages the student who answered correctly or had a great idea from their peers and teacher. This is a great Idea to try within the classroom.
Diane Nelson Feb 13, 2019 10:49am
Snapping catches students' attention because it is unexpected and unusual. Helps to set the pace of a lesson.
Mary Bartz Apr 8, 2019 12:30pm
I agree at first the students probably think your crazy but then they catch on and like it themselves. Great idea for catching attention and setting the pace as well.
Garett Mudd Aug 24, 2018 7:21pm
1. Snapping is much more reserved and quieter than clapping yet still is loud enough to get attention without disturbing the thoughts of others.
2. There may be awkward moments at first but when the students have passed that stage of new they tend to do it on their own. It becomes second nature to the students to where they do it themselves.
3. I could use this as a way to gather attention of the students to me and let them know I have something to say. Eventually I can do it and they will repeat it so that they others will see I've got something to say to the class. Especially in the special education group I have.
Sarah Brown Wessling Aug 28, 2018 7:18pm
Hi Garett!
I'm so glad the snaps feel like they would work in your classroom too. I hope you share and let us know how it goes!
Sarah
Marjorie Arnold Sep 10, 2018 8:06am
Thanks for the reminder about pushing through awkwardness, along with the accompanying video. I realize that I don't push throuh it long enough, so kids don't buy in. I'll try, try again!
sheryl king Sep 8, 2018 10:59am
I used snapping in a high poverty school I worked in and where I had built strong relationships with my students. I told them we were going to do something that cool people in the 50's would do....shared some of the stories and expressed that we could be really cool and use something to show appreciation that was different than all the other classes in our large (2000 student) high school in southern Wisconsin. It was a hit - maybe I should try it again with my fashion or foods classes...could be a fun upbeat thing to do....kids are always looking for ways to be cool and do things differently. I'm no longer in that wonderful school, but I always connect with my students in a way that encourages expression....so, why not?