Active Engagement Strategies

I utilize a variety of ways for active engagement strategies.  I try to utilize white boards to engage students.  Another thing I do is try to implement fun games, while allowing them to learn math.  In the spring, I want to use more games.  I want to include games; however, I want to ensure students are learning while having fun (rather than goofing around).  I believe that students will learn if you get to know them, so I believe that sometimes a good engagement strategy is knowing more about the name of your students.  If you get to know them, it will lower their affective filter, and it will help you teach the student.  I want to explore more engagement strategies in the spring.