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In the classroom, students investigate shifts in aggregate supply and demand model. They work in groups to create large scale diagrams. Students submit photos of the impact different events have on the macroeconomy.

It is often hard to interact with students these days. They are often more into their phone than the lecture. To combat this problem, I created a group learning activity that helps highlight economic concepts while creating lasting memories for the students. My technique for this lesson plan has emerged from two different techniques I have used in recent years. One is selfie attendance for tracking student participation and the other is a pool noodle group activity which allows for diagram shifting with large scale graphs. Students are given several events in which they must model with aggregate supply and demand (works great for microeconomics as well). After the kids are sure they answered the question correctly, they model the results using the blackboard or floor and shift with the noodles. Once the diagram is complete, they take a selfie including all their group members (I usually have them hold up their fingers to indicate the question number). At the end, each group uploads their results, the best thing about this program is grading is very simple and the results are photos in which you can show to explain the correct answers to the class, create a slideshow for the final day of class, or show your department on how you are engaging with your students. The last advantage I had not considered is that my students are making college memories they can keep. Overall both techniques work well to create lasting impressions of economics. For me, these photos help create bonds that help me remember the students throughout the years to come. Works great on small and large classes (I have did this with up to 200 students) as they work in groups of 3-5 students.

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