What would learning look like if we radically re-thought its structures and interpersonal dynamics? The research into active learning shows that students benefit from being active participants and learn more when they are able to have agency in the design of their learning. Look back at this chapter in the “100 Ideas for Active Learning”… Continue reading Idea #1: Radically collaborative learning environments
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Idea #2: An institutional approach to active learning: lessons learned
Does it interest you that the Learning Landscapes report identified several opportunities as well as common themes: underpinning infrastructure, institutional culture, and learning and teaching practices? Look back at this chapter in the “100 Ideas for Active Learning” book, where Richard Beggs presents an engaging method for learning engagement in a structured format. Access the chapter Here!… Continue reading Idea #2: An institutional approach to active learning: lessons learned
Idea #82: Map pinboarding for icebreaker and real-world case-based learning
Are you looking for a tool to capture learners’ various geographical backgrounds, locations or establishments, or to elicit multiple perspectives and issues from various geographical, socio-demographic and global standpoints? This chapter " Map pinboarding for icebreaker and real-world case-based learning" (Ogamba, 2022) in 100 Ideas for Active Learning (Betts & Oprandi, 2022). Access the chapter Share… Continue reading Idea #82: Map pinboarding for icebreaker and real-world case-based learning
Idea #90: Would I lie to you? Engaging students with pre-learning
Engaging students with pre-reading or pre-learning can often be a challenge. This idea by Santanu Vasant offers a creative solution to boost participation. Inspired by the TV show "Would I Lie to You?", students prepare statements based on the pre-reading or pre-learning materials. These statements are then presented in class, where peers must determine whether… Continue reading Idea #90: Would I lie to you? Engaging students with pre-learning
Idea #81: Active remote labs
Could you run your laboratories remotely? Look back at Suzanne Groothuijsen and Antoine van den Beemt’s chapter where they discuss running active remote labs in 100 Ideas for Active Learning. They are delivering assessments on machine control techniques in their Engineering modules. Access the chapter Share with us Please leave any comments you have about the… Continue reading Idea #81: Active remote labs
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