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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10 Activities

Interdisciplinary

Library Scavenger Hunt: Let the Race Begin

This activity is designed to familiarise students with library search engines, library spaces and APA/MLA reference guides.

Interdisciplinary

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.

Elementary school science teacher in biology class
Interdisciplinary

Snowball Starter: Goals of Science Education

In this activity, the snowball strategy links students' prior beliefs to a deeper inquiry of science education goals.

Engineering STEM

Interrupted Case Study in Material Engineering

Applied arts

The Ideal Classroom

Applied arts

National Building Code Jeopardy

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Race for the Hat!

Engineering STEM

Engineering Poster Presentations with Peer Assessment

Engineering STEM

Problem Set Using Lightboard Video Recordings

Student writing on a piece of paper
Engineering STEM

Piece of Paper Question