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.

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STEM Mathematics

Two-stage Testing for Second-year Math Students

Students are given four 2-stage tests throughout a semester; 1st stage written individually, 2nd students work in groups.

Health science

Safety First! Rank and Sort Case for Clinical Reasoning Skills

Case-based ranking & sorting activities based on pre-class quiz on exercise safety in a client with a cardiac condition.

STEM Biochemistry

Exam Preparation

Interdisciplinary Humanities

Peer Review, Assessment & Feedback

STEM Biochemistry

Problem-based Learning: Research Project

STEM Engineering

Interrupted Case Study in Material Engineering

STEM Biology Chemistry Engineering

Building Effective Teams

Environmental science

Sustainability Development Plan (Part 1 and Part 2)

STEM Biology

A Case for Cystic Fibrosis (CF): A Québec Perspective

STEM Engineering

Mine Ventilation Design

Social sciences Humanities

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

STEM Chemistry

Stereochemistry Activity

STEM Biology

Does X Associate with Y?

STEM Engineering

Engineering Poster Presentations with Peer Assessment

STEM Engineering

Peer Review Calibration and Constructive Feedback Workshop

STEM Engineering

Problem Set Using Lightboard Video Recordings

Environmental science

Geography Video Test

STEM Biology

Experimental Design in Neurobiology

STEM Physics

What is Torque?