Cold Call

When you Cold Call students, you call on them regardless of whether they have raised their hands or not.


Explore the modules below to learn more about the technique Cold Call.

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Introducing Cold Call

Invest students in Cold Call with a brief, positively-framed introduction to the technique


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Positive Cold Call Culture

Set students up for successful Cold Calls by ensuring that the technique is warm, predictable, and universal.


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Time The Name

Maximize participation by asking your question before Cold Calling a student to answer


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Unbundle & Follow-On

Call on students in a way that increases participation and encourages careful listening


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Slow Call

Slow down your Cold Call to encourage students to think more deeply


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