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Michael Kraus

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I Graduated High School! Now What?

This welcoming session connects high school graduates who have not yet enrolled in higher education with the GEAR UP team and its services. Through reflective questioning and interactive activities, students identify current obstacles and challenges that have prevented them from enrolling in higher... Read more »

Created by: Michael Kraus

Date Updated: December 15th, 2025

Educator Resource
I Graduated High School! Now What?

Tag Target Audience

  • Students

Tag Calendar Placement

  • 1st Nine Weeks

User Group Group Size

  • Large Group (at least 30)

Tag College & Career Readiness Framework

  • Benefits of Higher Education, Degrees, Professions, & Earnings, College Admissions Procedures, College Admissions, College Visits, Finding a Good Fit, College Expenses, Books and Supplies, Effort Costs, Room, Board, and Travel, Tuition and Fees, Paying for College, Eligibility, FAFSA, Grants, Scholarships and Loans, Oklahoma's Promise, Savings

Tag Family Engagement

  • Communication

Tag Related

  • Career
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Time Frame 250 minutes
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Nearpod

Nearpod is a digital classroom platform that transforms lessons into interactive multimedia learning with real-time feedback. Read more »

Created by: Michael Kraus

May 2nd, 2025

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Nearpod
Strategy Instructional Strategy
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Sweet Talk

Grade Level Grade Level

  • Preschool - Secondary

Sweet Talk is a student grouping strategy in which students create their own groups by selecting preferred items from a box and then respond to prompts that relate to their choices. This grouping strategy can be used in any subject area. Read more »

Created by: Michael Kraus

September 26th, 2024

Strategy Instructional Strategy
Sweet Talk

User Group Group Size

  • Small Group

Copied To Clipboard Placement In Lesson

  • Engage/Opening

Time Frame Time To Complete

  • Less Than 10 Minutes

Tag Intention Or Purpose

  • Active Engagement, Collaborate, Conversation Starter, Increase Teacher "Toolbox", Physical Movement, Reflection, Student Choice

Grade Level Grade Level

  • Preschool - Secondary