The Minute Paper involves students writing down their responses to a prompt to reflect on what they have learned. Students are given just one minute to write their response.
Instructions
- Provide students with a prompt that encourages reflection about key elements of the material that was covered.
- Begin the one-minute timer and instruct students to write down their responses. Encourage them to be concise but clear in their answers.
Resources
Relevant prompts
Variations
- Make it visual: Instead of written responses, ask students to draw a quick diagram, concept map, or graphic representation of their understanding of the topic.
- Peer teaching: Let students take on the role of the educator. Ask them to develop and volunteer a question or topic related to the lesson and have their peers respond.
- Check for understanding: Collect the responses and look over them to check for any common misunderstandings to address in the next class.
References
One-minute Paper – Online Engagement and Teaching Hub (westernsydney.edu.au)