Active Learning Activities

Silent Discussion

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

Rough Draft Workshop: Group Peer Assessment Jigsaw Activity for Case Study or Procedural Writing

Students bring a rough draft of a written group project for peer evaluation and feedback

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Yeas and Nays: Using Smartphones for Gathering Data

Harvard Implicit Bias Test

Reflective Reading on Islam

Students use homework questions to prompt a deeper engagement with the reading material to generate better class discussion.

Putting the “You” in Education: Using Self-reflections for Learning

Having Students Read and Apply Essay Feedback

Holding Your Seat: A Mindfulness Exercise

Protein Separation

Concept Map: Furniture Design Time Ripple

Peer Review Calibration and Constructive Feedback Workshop

Reflective Writing On Waves