Virtual Two by Four

How do I get students' attention? Hmmmm.... that's a good question.

Frankly, I'm not sure about how effective it is at getting their attention, but here are the things I try:

1. A light, humorous tone in my course materials and emails
2. Lots of images embedded in the course materials- I have tried to set it up so that there is always a minimum of one picture on the screen, no matter where they are in the materials
3. Projects that are "outside the box." I have started using projects that are centered around the use of images; whether is using images to show symbolism or to retell a Shakespearean play in children's book format, I have spent lots of time figuring out ways to make my courses more than just "read this story, article, etc.; now write this essay."