Active Learning
Active learning has been defined as any instructional method that engages students in the learning experience. It is often contrasted with traditional passive lecture. The resources below will help get you started with active learning in your classroom, whether it is online or face to face.
Online Resources
CDLI Blended Flow Toolkit
These interactive tools aid faculty in planning a blend of active learning elements aimed at varied learning objectives.
Cross Academy
The Cross Academy hosts a collection of video examples of active learning techniques.
Classroom Assessment Techniques - Quick Collections/Introductions
MIT Open Courseware Active Learning Series
MIT Open Courseware Active Learning Series
Curated playlist of YouTube videos on active learning.
Stanford Teaching Commons - Promoting Active Learning
Stanford Teaching Commons - Promoting Active Learning
Introduction to active learning from the Teaching Commons
Research
Selected Research
Freeman, S., Eddy, S. L., McDonough, M., Smith, M. K., Okoroafor, N., Jordt, H., & Wenderoth, M. P. (2014). Active learning increases student performance in science, engineering, and mathematics. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 111(23), 8410–8415. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1319030111
Freeman, Scott, Eddy, S. L., McDonough, M., Smith, M. K., Okoroafor, N., Jordt, H., & Wenderoth, M. P. (2014). Active learning increases student performance in science, engineering, and mathematics. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 111(23), 8410–8415.
Knight, J. K., & Wood, W. B. (2005). Teaching More by Lecturing Less. Cell Biology Education, 4(4), 298–310. https://doi.org/10.1187/05-06-0082
Prince, M. (2004a). Does active learning work? A review of the research. Journal of Engineering Education, 93(3), 223–231.
Prince, M. (2004b). Does Active Learning Work? A Review of the Research. Journal of Engineering Education, 93(3), 223–231. https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2168-9830.2004.tb00809.x
R.M. Harden, J. C. (2000). AMEE Guide No 20: The good teacher is more than a lecturer - the twelve roles of the teacher. Medical Teacher, 22(4), 334–347. https://doi.org/10.1080/014215900409429