It happened again today. I arrive to work early as I always do and there is no Internet. Again. This is the third time in less than a week. It becomes a stressful situation to try to figure out what to do when you already have lesson plans ready…but they are digital and can’t be used.
So with the knowledge that the Internet might not work, it is a good idea to always have a backup plan. Always be prepared for anything.
Here are some low-tech ideas to help you if this happens to you ( and I hope it doesn’t).
Fly swatter game – There are a couple of versions of how to play this game. It is a great game to review vocabulary from a current unit or any old vocab students need to think about.
Zap! – This game is always a crowd pleaser. Students love it. You can use it to review vocabulary or culture. Although this post talks about how to use this game as a digital game, it can easily be turned into a non-digital game quickly and easily. If you don’t already have a board made, do it today. It comes in very handy for quick reviews, time-fillers, and days when there is no internet.
Guesstures – This is a box game that is basically charades. Students act out the words and their team must provide the sign. It is a great way to get students to use their bodies and face to communicate.
Pointless – This is a very quick game that only takes a few minutes to play. It is great for reviewing themes. You can play several rounds with various themes like colors, food, clothing, or sports.
Dice games – These are easy to put into use in the classroom if you already have them made. Bust out the papers and the dice and let students go. If you have multiple boards, you can set them up as stations and rotate play every few minutes to keep the students engaged. Get all of your dice game needs here.
Conversations – Put a prompt up on the board and let students have a quick chat.
“Board Games” – Different “board games” that focus on ASL are great to bring out when there is no internet. If you keep a folder with these games printed and ready to go, they make an excellent lesson plan for a no internet day or even a sub day. Try games like Sitting Duck, 5 Parameters, Turn Your Classroom into a Board Game, or Name 5 Board Game.
What do you do when there is no Internet?
I hope these ideas will help you if you find yourself without the ability to connect to the Internet. Do you have no tech ideas that work for you? Shae them in the Facebook group.
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