Engagement Doesn't Always Mean Talking
Having a conversation usually mean talking. But too many times people mix up that idea with engagement, which is not the same. From hanging out with friends to participating at work or school we need to get away from the idea that everyone has to talk to be a part of things.
We could just be listening and not interrupting
We all learn in different ways
We are actually paying attention to the meeting or class
Taking good notes
Not talking is not a correlation to good grades
The time we take to in info/observe -> analyze -> put ideas together can take a little time
Once we go through the whole process then we might comments