I used to ask questions to my students when they started engaging in activity that is not related to the lecture.
I got their attention but they felt uncomfortable for being placed under the spot light.
I felt justified for directing their attention to the lecture in this manner. But also with some students I got the sense of resentment and less cooperation to participate. But now after reading teaching insights I realize that this was not the best approach in addressing my dismay with their behavior. From now on I will adapt to a different approach to direct their… >>>
