Have you ever given a lecture to a group of adult learners? If so, you may have noticed their eyes losing focus and phones appearing as you moved through your session. This is because the traditional ...

The above menu of classroom activities is by no means exhaustive. Over time, instructors committed to active learning tend to develop their own repertoires and variations. The key to creating active ...

Learn how to use active learning techniques in college to improve focus, boost retention, and achieve better academic results ...

"Active learning" is a general term that describes any time that students get to learn something by performing an activity in class—such as answering a poll question, think-pair-sharing, working in ...

During my career, I have at times struggled with the effectiveness of active learning in my classroom. But after reflecting and planning over the summer, I have always returned to school convinced ...

Please join us for the next Eyes on Teaching workshop, Active Learning in Practice, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21, in the BLC, room 5017. Come and experience live Active Learning Exercises ...

Scott Freeman has assembled the evidence: When STEM courses are taught using active-learning techniques rather than a standard lecture, students perform better, according to a widely cited ...

Flipped and active learning truly are a better way for students to learn, but they also may be a fast track to instructor burnout. I am an active learning college instructor and I'm tired. I don't ...

Active learning puts students at the center of the learning process by encouraging them to engage, reflect, and apply what they’re learning in meaningful ways. Rather than passively receiving ...

Active learning strategies engage students in the learning process, fostering deeper understanding and retention. By encouraging participation, collaboration, and critical thinking during classroom ...