Artifact 14

This artifact contains details of a recent time that I experienced in my CI's classroom. The students were answering questions to win a turn to play Tic Tac Toe. The students were extremely engaged and motivated, maybe a little competitive. All in all, the students loved it and us teachers had a fun time hosting it.

Witnessing the students engage enthusiastically in the Tic Tac Toe game during class was deeply meaningful as it showcased their high level of motivation and engagement in the lesson. The game not only provided a fun and interactive way to reinforce learning but also required students to demonstrate their understanding by answering questions correctly to earn a turn playing Tic Tac Toe. This active participation and eagerness to participate indicate that the game successfully captured their interest and stimulated their learning process. The fact that the students loved the activity and were highly involved underscores its effectiveness in fostering a positive and dynamic learning environment. Overall, observing the students' excitement and active involvement in the game highlighted its significance as a powerful tool for promoting student engagement and comprehension in the classroom.

Standard 3: Learning Environments 

The teacher works with others to create environments that support individual and collaborative learning, and that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self motivation.