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Many students are reluctant to share their thoughts and ideas in class because they are new to our country and school or, like many of us, feel anxious when speaking in a public forum. The Qball will entice these shy students to share their thoughts with an element of fun! The Qball is a microphone in the shape of a ball that can be safely tossed back and forth in the classroom. Instead of dreading being called upon, the students will react to the fun of catching the ball tossed from a teacher or peer. I believe that it will encourage my reluctant speakers to share their voice in drama class and on the wider stage of their lives. The flexibility of the ball will allow quick back and forth conversation and collaboration. The volume will allow all to share, hear and partake. Whether the students are reading their parts, reflecting on a performance, pitching a script/dialogue, fielding questions about performance choices, or improvising in a group scene, I picture them happily engaging with the Qball. As effective communication with others is necessary through all aspects of life, my hope is that these students will grow in their fluency, develop confidence not only in their general education classes, but in their lives outside the classroom.

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Many students are reluctant to share their thoughts and ideas in class because they are new to our country and school or, like many of us, feel anxious when speaking in a public forum. The Qball will entice these shy students to share their thoughts with an element of fun! The Qball is a microphone in the shape of a ball that can be safely tossed back and forth in the classroom. Instead of dreading being called upon, the students will react to the fun of catching the ball tossed from a teacher or peer. I believe that it will encourage my reluctant speakers to share their voice in drama class and on the wider stage of their lives. The flexibility of the ball will allow quick back and forth conversation and collaboration. The volume will allow all to share, hear and partake. Whether the students are reading their parts, reflecting on a performance, pitching a script/dialogue, fielding questions about performance choices, or improvising in a group scene, I picture them happily engaging with the Qball. As effective communication with others is necessary through all aspects of life, my hope is that these students will grow in their fluency, develop confidence not only in their general education classes, but in their lives outside the classroom.

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