start my free trial
Book a demo

Setting the tone activities

Ways to let students know you care, early on and throughout the semester

Do you have an activity that you would like to suggest?

SUBMIT AN ACTIVITY
Equity Unbound Activity
Activity feature image
Alternative Approaches to Grading
Consider different approaches to grading and how they can affect the classroom atmosphere and more!
Maha Bali, Mia Zamora, Jasmina Najjar, Laura Gibbs, Clarissa Sorensen-Unruh, Arley Cruthers
Activity feature image
Auditory Affect
Students explore an auditory digital tool and afterwards reflect on and talk about their experience
Heather Kretschmer
Equity Unbound Activity
Activity feature image
Authentic Open Letter/Video Addressing Students
Learn about different ways you can address your students at the beginning of the semester.
Equity Unbound resource
Activity feature image
Engagement Without Cameras in Online Classes
Practical tips and tool options to help educators run smooth, engaging live online classes, including breakout room alternatives and strategies to support all students, whether cameras are on or off.
Maha Bali, Autumm Caines
Equity Unbound Activity
Activity feature image
Gratitude Journal
Support students' wellbeing by suggesting a daily or periodic practice of gratitude, promote radical self-compassion.
Maha Bali, Nadine Aboulmagd, Hoda Mostafa, Azza Awwad
I wish my students knew
I Wish My Students / Teacher Knew
A reflective activity that fosters connection and wellbeing by inviting teachers and students to complete the prompt “I wish my teacher/students knew…” - encouraging empathy, feedback, and meaningful communication.
Amena Magdy
Equity Unbound Activity
Activity feature image
Meditation
Meditation provides an opportunity for students to relax before or after teaching.
Nadine Aboulmagd
Equity Unbound Activity
Activity feature image
Purpose to Practice
Use the Purpose to Practice structure with students to co-develop community guidelines for the class.
Maha Bali
Equity Unbound Activity
Activity feature image
Survey Students Early in the Semester: Pre-Course Survey
Use a pre-course survey to get to know your students early on in the semester.
Maha Bali
Equity Unbound Activity
Activity feature image
Teaching Ethics with Theatre of the Oppressed and Liberating Structures 
Engage everyone in making sense of profound challenges. Use to address difficult or confusing topics.
Maha Bali
Equity Unbound Activity
Activity feature image
Third Places for Ongoing Community Building
Creating semi-formal, semi-synchronous spaces outside of class time for students to socialize with each other.
Maha Bali
Equity Unbound Activity
Resource feature image
Trauma-Informed Pedagogy & How is Your Heart?
In this video, Maha Bali and Mays Imad explore ways educators can help students succeed in the classroom during periods of trauma.
Mays Imad, Maha Bali

Do you have feedback or suggestions?

Report

Harassment or bullying behavior
Contains mature or sensitive content
Contains misleading or false information
Contains abusive or derogatory content
Contains spam, fake content or potential malware

Block Member?

Please confirm you want to block this member.

You will no longer be able to:

  • See blocked member's posts
  • Mention this member in posts
  • Invite this member to groups
  • Message this member
  • Add this member as a connection

Please note: This action will also remove this member from your connections and send a report to the site admin. Please allow a few minutes for this process to complete.

Report

You have already reported this .

Experience OneHE: Book Your Demo

Discover how OneHE can support your institution’s teaching and learning:

  • Full platform walk-through
  • Get answers to your specific questions
  • Exclusive guest trial access for you and your team

Book now and unlock the potential of OneHE for your educators.

Not ready to book? Email us with your questions.