Active Learning Activities

Active learning activities are tailored to specific learning outcomes and content. They incorporate one or more of the evidence-based strategies. Structured to expose their theoretical underpinnings, the activities can be used by practitioners and researchers alike.

Active Learning Activities

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Humanities Social sciences

Finding Catharsis in Film and Media

Students analyze a film or piece of media watched in the course using two concepts: climax and catharsis.

Humanities Social sciences

Group Work Project Contracting

For instructors planning student group work projects over many weeks or months.

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Humanities Social sciences

Put Your Theory on Trial

Scaffolded debate that explores the nuances of a belief that the teacher has introduced.

Humanities Social sciences

Can I Use the Internet?

Humanities

Low Stakes Debate

Environmental science

Instructional Survey

Humanities

Categorizing for Review

Humanities

5 Senses Lab

Biochemistry STEM

Problem-based Learning: Research Project

Engineering STEM

Interrupted Case Study in Material Engineering

This activity uses real life case study examples to give students a more in-depth look at analytics.

Biology Chemistry Engineering STEM

Building Effective Teams

Environmental science

Sustainability Development Plan (Part 1 and Part 2)

Humanities Social sciences

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

Environmental science

Systems Ball Toss

Environmental science

Geography Video Test