How Do I Convince Students to Stop Talking While I'm Speaking? Strategies to Get Students' Attention

Kris Cole shares strategies that can be used to get students to stop talking while you are trying to teach.
This video answers the following questions:
How do I get chatty students to stop talking while I'm trying to teach?
How do I get rude students to stop talking while I'm trying to teach?
How do I get talkative students to stop talking while I'm trying to teach?
What strategies can I use to get students on task?
Kris Cole's Biographical Information:
SELECTED TEACHING & COACHING AWARDS
- Envirothon - Wildlife Division - State Champions - 2012
Soils Division - State Champions - 2002 & 2004
- Envirothon - State Finalists - 2002, 2003, 2004, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, & 2020
- Became Winningest Envirothon Coach of All Time for Seminole County with 8th win - 2020
- “Seniors’ Choice Award” out of over 200 faculty - 2010
- Teacher of the Month - 2000 & 2009
- Highest Advanced Placement Environmental Science pass rate in SCPS - 2001, 2003, & 2004
- Disney Teacherrific Award - 2003
- Selected by Phillips Petroleum to film a video about the Florida Scrub Jay that was distributed
to schools nationwide - 2003
- Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers - 2000 & 2001
- Awarded OEE “Program of Excellence” - state’s highest environmental education award - 2000
- Seminole Soil & Water Conservation District - Teacher of the Year - 1999
- Girls Basketball Assistant Coach - State Champions - 1999 & 2000
SERVICE LEARNING PROJECTS
Kris Cole's Students:
- Completed species surveys at Lyonia State Preserve. (1999 - 2003) & (2006 - 2009)
- Cleaned up Lake Monroe & filmed a Public Service Announcement as a joint project between the City of Sanford, Seminole High School, Keep Seminole Beautiful, & the Central Florida Zoo. (2007)
- Assisted Seminole County Natural Lands with species surveys in the Chuluota Wilderness Area, Geneva Wilderness Area, & the St. Johns River. (1998 - 2004)
- Earned a Disney Teacherrific Award for work on “Going Batty”. (2003)
- Obtained the proper permits and raised three alligators and two gopher tortoises successfully. (2002)
- Completed paid environmental internships over the Summer. (2001 & 2002).
- Partnered with Phillips Petroleum to successfully film a bird watching video which was distributed nationally to educate middle schools. (2001)
- Made & distributed coloring books at Lyonia Preserve Day which educated younger children about the flora & fauna of Florida’s scrub. (2001)
- Testified before the Florida House of Representatives' Water Resources Committee about the Florida Scrub Jay bill. (2000)
- Participated in Jane Goodall's Roots and Shoots program at Disney's Animal Kingdom. (2000)
- Partnered with Seminole County Emergency Response to create Community Emergency Response Teams in the event of a natural disaster. (1999 & 2000)
- Participated in a SEALS (Summit of Environmental Action Learning Service) conference at Wekiwa Springs State Park. (2000)
- Visited elementary and middle schools to educate the students about current environmental issues. (2000)
- Testified before the Florida Senate’s Governmental Oversight & Productivity Committee about the Florida Scrub Jay bill. (1999)
- Worked with St. Johns River Water Management on testing water quality in Lake Jessup. (1997 - 1999)
- Led a stenciling project painting “do not dump drains to lake” signs on storm drains. This was a joint project between St. Johns River Water Mgt., the City of Winter Springs, and the Environmental Program at Winter Springs High School. (1999)
- Created a new Hydric Hammock Trail at the Environmental Center for the Seminole County’s 5th graders after tornadoes touched down. (1998)
- Made recycled art and displayed it around campus on Earth Day. (1998)
- Helped St Johns River Water Management District with their Sock it to Lake Jesup campaign by collecting over 1500 socks. (1998)
- Participated in the SEALS (Summit of Environmental Action Learning Service) conference at Oleno State Park. (1997)
- Assisted Canaveral National Sea Shore with population counts & species surveys. (1997)
- Participated in Seminole County’s phone book recycle drive - received honorary award. (1997)
- Mapped trails surrounding Central Winds Park. (1997)
- Participated in a tree planting for Arbor Day at Central Winds Park. (1997)
- Mapped a newly acquired property at the Environmental Center. (1997)
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[@MrBunksauce]

I found that the best solution was to just stop teaching. I found a job where I can make more money and work with adults.

[@Hilaire_Balrog]

I'm working on that.

[@Repaks1201]

Me too after 16 yrs of teaching.

[@colestersclassroom-teachin105]

@Repaks1201 , thanks for taking the time to watch my video. So, sorry that our profession lost you.

[@stephaniegobel1837]

Thanks for being real! Yes, consequences are needed too!

[@colestersclassroom-teachin105]

Stephanie,
Thanks for the kind comments.
Have a great school year!
And keep being a hero to our kids!

[@wasabe591]

Thank you for the great advice!

[@colestersclassroom-teachin105]

Thanks for the kind words. Glad you liked the video. Keep being a hero to our young people! And have a great school year!

[@thomaskotch4770]

I just keep teaching.

[@colestersclassroom-teachin105]

Thanks for taking the time to watch the video. Have a great rest of the school year. And thanks for being a hero to the future of America 😊

[@cs1992]

Consequences for misbehaving?
Hahahaha
Admin wont support that.

[@colestersclassroom-teachin105]

Sad, but unfortunately true sometimes.
I’m lucky that I’m in a situation where my Admin team is very supportive. Unfortunately, I know many teachers who don’t have that support system.
Thanks for watching the video. Thanks for the response. Keep being a hero! And have a great rest of the year!

[@margkropf5541]

Teachers are not supported when they try to consequence students. Why not?Admins are afraid of the parents. So pathetic.

[@colestersclassroom-teachin105]

@@margkropf5541 , thanks for watching the video and sharing your experience.
Have a great school year this Fall! And keep being a hero to our students!