What is considered an Active Learning Strategy? An active learning strategy is any type of activity during class (face-to-face, online, or outside of class) that engages learners in deep thought about ...

After teaching students about a particular skill or concept, ask them to spend five minutes working to solve a practice problem, or a question from last year’s problem set, in groups of three students ...

“The greatest sign of a teacher’s success is to be able to say, ‘The students are now working as if I did not exist.’” Looking for a way to get students engaged from day one? Active learning ...

The Center for Teaching Excellence and Innovation is proud to introduce our new card set and online resource on Active Learning strategies. With 16 strategies to choose from, the deck provides ...

This image shows the Genome Island avatars of participants in UW’s recent Learning Actively Mentoring Program and the Office of Online and Digital Learning e-Camp. From left are Ryan Goeken, Juhyeon ...

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 and Collaborative Learning Strategies The classic: think-pair-share Think-pair-share (TPS) is the black dress of active learning: a highly flexible tool that can take as little or as much time ...

Active Learning has been referred to as many things, including “project-based learning” and “flipped classes.” The fundamental premise of active learning is the replacement of passive class time with ...

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