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Re:Black boys don’t need more discipline, they need mentors ... by tchaffee on Saturday January 04, 2020 @04:36PM (#21957756)
I don't have an answer, and I'm curious to hear ideas. I wonder if a "stupidest question" contest could be a good ice breaker? First question of the day earns some privilege for the rest of the class?
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Re:Black boys don’t need more discipline, they need mentors ... by fersho311 on Saturday January 04, 2020 @10:13PM (#21959380)
What japhyr said above is a small change but very profound. Asking “what question do you have” instead of “do you have any questions” is a big deal.

“Stupidest” or “first question” gamification haven’t given me much success, I suspect is because it comes off a little insincere.

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