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 ...

There are many designs for learning activities. Some are fairly common, such as labs, studios, and group problem-solving. Others might include complex tasks or specialized materials. You may want to ...

Chris Hayhurst is a freelance writer who covers education technology and healthcare, among other topics. He's a regular contributor to the CDW family of technology magazines A new building at the ...

Many of the concerns listed on this webpage use technology to address problems that may arise when building in active learning. Here you will also find additional resources to help facilitate teaching ...

Dal's Provost and Vice-President Academic Teri Balser delivered a keynote lecture at the 2019 Dalhousie Conference on University Teaching and Learning this week, discussing how instructors can better ...

I describe how Eric Mazur redesigned his physics course during the pandemic — and became convinced that online teaching is better. I point you to our recent virtual forum, which can answer some of ...

How to facilitate active, collaborative and authentic learning experiences by using digital tools to enhance teaching now and post-Covid-19 When traditional face-to-face lectures were replaced by ...

A research report, Analysis of the Effectiveness of Safety Training Methods, published earlier this year, explored a variety of training methods used in safety training. The authors noted that “the ...

Sir, – The Secret Teacher bemoans the existence of the “stereotypical chalk-and-talk breed” of teacher because the “rote-learning skills” they impart will produce “mere regurgitators (who) will . . .

Fortunately, actively learning can become part of an instructor’s lectures in small steps. Incorporating one of these activities into your already created lectures is a great step in getting students ...