Start calling on students individually without waiting for any one to raise their hand. For a long time I never did this since I am conflict avoidant and since I didn’t want to put students on the spot, but then I witnessed another instructor masterfully call on every student throughout the course of one class period. The key point to add is that when a student you call on doesn’t know the answer or gives an incorrect answer or gives no suggestion, start a dialogue with them - asking easier and easier questions until they get something right.

Start calling on students individually without waiting for any one to raise their hand. For a long time I never did this since I am conflict avoidant and since I didn’t want to put students on the spot, but then I witnessed another instructor masterfully call on every student throughout the course of one class period. The key point to add is that when a student you call on doesn’t know the answer or gives an incorrect answer or gives no suggestion, start a dialogue with them - asking easier and easier questions until they get something right.

Edit/addendum: I’ve quit doing this, and I think OOESCoupling’s comment below is good. I also just wanted to start covering more material, and students don’t like being put on the spot.