EPD - Teaching & Learning - Theories & Principles - Active Learning

Active Learning

Summary

Active learning techniques engage and motivate students. Active learning is a process by which students think critically, read, write, discuss, problem solve, and teach each other in a way that promotes analysis, synthesis, and evaluation (Barkley, 2014). The course should contain a combination of synchronous and asynchronous active learning activities, with a balance of individual work and group collaboration. EPD can provide templates and consultation for active learning design.

Active learning is the core of EPD's instructional model for online learning.

What is Active Learning?, Center for Educational Innovation - University of Minnesota

Why Use Active Learning?, Center for Educational Innovation - University of Minnesota

DoIT Blended Learning Toolkit, Active Learning In Your Course. 2nd Edition. Active Learning In Your Course is a downloadable PDF authored by DoIT Academic Technology. This resource helps instructors identify and implement research-based active learning techniques in their courses.