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Cold Call

When you Cold Call students, you call on them regardless of whether they have raised their hands or not. Explore the trainings below to learn more about Cold Call.

Explore the trainings below to learn more about Cold Call.

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Image contains: preview of technique materials Introducing Cold Call

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

Image contains: preview of technique materials Positive Cold Call Culture

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

Image contains: preview of technique materials Time The Name

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

Image contains: preview of technique materials Unbundle & Follow-On

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

Image contains: preview of technique materials Slow Call

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