Active Learning Activities

Group Work Project Contracting

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

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

From Bauhaus to Britney: A Catchall Timeline

Students map key movements in Architecture and Design alongside social, political, artistic, economic, and tech milestones.

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

A first class ice-breaker activity introducing the nature of science.

Card Sorting Activities for Mechanics

Low Stakes Debate

Categorizing for Review

Peer Review, Assessment & Feedback

Forget the Math! Draw Pictures to Learn the Wave Theory of Light

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

Concept Map: Furniture Design Time Ripple

Interior Design – Library Design

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Circus Launch Clicker Questions

Momentum Photoproject

Home Wiring

Problem Sorting

Photo Concept Maps: Parts 1, 2 & 3