Checking With Chimes: In order to teach students to monitor their attention to task, set reminders at random intervals on an electronic device, such as a smartphone or kitchen timer. Time intervals should be set based on the student’s attention span and the pace of the lesson (typically 3 to 5 minutes). When the tone sounds, the student charts or marks whether she is engaged in learning. A simple yes or no checklist works well. Students can monitor their own behaviors by giving themselves points or checkmarks for appropriate behavior. Extra points may be awarded when student and teacher ratings match. The student could then chart her score using a computer program, tablet, smartphone, graph paper, or poster board.