There are many designs for learning activities. Some are fairly common, such as labs, studios, and group problem-solving. Others might include complex tasks or specialized materials. You may want to ...

Many of the concerns listed on this webpage use technology to address problems that may arise when building in active learning. Here you will also find additional resources to help facilitate teaching ...

Although assignments from other institutions must often be tailored to fit the needs of specific Brandeis courses, there is a large and rapidly growing online library of materials to draw from. A ...

The use of active learning strategies offers educators proven approaches to advance student learning. Trends in the literature point to a continued focus on the benefits of unique student projects, ...

College students are habituated to a classroom norm sociologists call civil attention: creating the appearance of paying attention (sitting still, looking awake, scribbling or typing) while ...

But this advice is largely about knowledge transmission. It’s not about student engagement and learning. What can we do to advance and assess student learning? Let me suggest some activities and ...

The active learning classrooms have been specially designed to promote essential student engagement and collaboration. These spaces use advanced technology including extended full wall whiteboards, ...

If we design AI systems that shortcut the learning process, we risk undermining the very purpose and value of education.