Active Learning for Large Classes

Active learning has been shown to produce better outcomes than a completely passive lecture format. So why aren’t we all doing it?

The problem is that trying to roll out active learning in a large classroom seems overwhelming. Come to this interactive session to learn about the basics of active learning and participate in building strategies to make the leap to including it in your large size classes.

Session objective:

1. List, define and describe active learning and its benefits
2. Analyze active learning examples for components applicable to personal classroom use
3. Brainstorm and create personal active learning strategies