In this episode, I share dozens of Think Pair Share questions you can use throughout any lesson, from building classroom community to reflecting on learning. You’ll also hear about a few EdTech tools that can help you time conversations, pair students, and capture their ideas. If you want to make partner conversations more meaningful and easier to manage, this episode has you covered!
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Tips for Think Pair Share Questions With Tech Connections
- Set clear routines before using Think Pair Share questions.
- Choose questions that match the lesson’s goal and students’ needs.
- Use a timer to give each partner equal time to share.
- Capture partner ideas to check understanding and guide next steps.
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EPISODE RESOURCES
- 40 Turn and Talk Prompts for Any Lesson (Plus Tools for Timing and Pairing) (Companion Blog Post)
- Connect with Dr. Monica Burns on X (Twitter), Threads, Bluesky & Instagram
- Sign up for the Free Newsletter
- Check out EdTech Books by Dr. Monica Burns
- Explore Artificial Intelligence Resources, Events & Workshops & Free Stuff
- Grab EdTech Essentials: 12 Strategies for Every Classroom in the Age of AI 2nd Edition & download the FREE Study Guide
- Aftel.net (Digital timer)
- Padlet (Online discussion tool)
- Tony Vincent / Learning in Hand
- Simple Formative Assessment Strategies for Teachers (Blog Post)
- Tips for Fostering Academic Conversations with Jennifer Orr (Podcast Episode)
- 5 Ways to Teach Vocabulary in Any Subject Area (Blog Post)
- Favorite Teacher Tips for Using AI Images (Podcast Episode)
- How to Group Students Quickly and Strategically (Blog Post)
- 5 Things You Might Not Know About Padlet (Blog Post)
