How to Print Custom “Tickets Out the Door” on Post-It Notes

Many teachers use “tickets out the door” or “exit tickets” to increase student reflection. To leave the class or progress to the next activity, students must provide written feedback on their “ticket out.” Some teachers make their own, use index cards, or use blank post-it notes. Follow the steps below to enhance your next lesson with a custom “ticket out the door” printed on post-it notes.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. 
   Template

   Download a template. Click the link in the resource section below to download a ready-made template for printing on post-it notes. You can make your own template by making a one-cell table that is 2.5 inches wide and 2.7 inches high (the size of a post-it note).

2. 
   Edit template

   Edit the template. The template at the link provides a generic “ticket out the door.” You can customize it by typing in your own questions. Get the students to think about what was just learned and then write about it. When editing, make sure to retain the size of each box.

3. 
   Add post-it notes

   Print the template. Print the document as you normally would. Do not add post-it notes yet. Once printed, apply a post-it note over each “ticket out.”

4. 
   Print again

   Re-Print. Place the document with the post-it notes firmly attached into the manual feeder of your printer. Print the document again.

5. 
   Custom exit tickets

   Repeat as needed. Make enough post-it notes for each student in your class. Use your custom “ticket out the door” post-it note to wrap up a lesson and assess learning.

Tips & Warnings

• Follow all manufacturer guidelines for your particular printer.

Resources

• Downloadable Template: Ticket-Out-The-Door Post-It Note
• Ticket-Out-the-Door Suggestions
• Hot Tips for Teachers: 30+ Steps to Student Engagement

[cclofmead]

on 6/21/2009 really neat tips to print tickets out the door!! 5*

[veryirie]

on 6/19/2009 Didn't know you could do this. Looks like a great idea for teachers. :)

[izzytellsall]

on 6/19/2009 This is totally cool--I had no idea you could use a regular home printer to print on post it notes! Thanks for this great approach to printing Tickets Out the Door.

[konakai]

on 6/18/2009 What a unique idea on How to Print Custom, Tickets out the Door on Post-it-Notes. Thanks, 5*

[sonni57]

on 6/17/2009 I need some new post it notes thanks for the good details.