Active Learning Activities

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

Find Someone Who… An Icebreaker With Purpose

In this activity, students try to find someone for each list item. Items highlight key issues explored in the course.

Silent Discussion

Conduct a discussion in your class without students ever speaking a word!

Reimagining the Reading Quiz: Peer Instruction in English

Students do a reading quiz in class and revise their answers after developing and sharing a rationale for their choice.

Low Stakes Debate

Connotation Exercise: Interview and Presentation

Yeas and Nays: Using Smartphones for Gathering Data

Dictation: Read and Run

Poetic Literary Jeopardy

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

Systems Ball Toss