Summary
Active learning techniques engage and motivate students. Active learning is a process by which students think critically, read, write, discuss, problem solve, and teach each other in a way that promotes analysis, synthesis, and evaluation (Barkley, 2014). The course should contain a combination of synchronous and asynchronous active learning activities, with a balance of individual work and group collaboration. Active learning is the core of InterPro’s instructional model for online learning.
Application
Active Learning can be facilitated in online, hyflex, and in-person learning environments. Integrate opportunities for learners to self-assess, process what they are learning, and practice a new skill. Strategies can be facilitated through learner-to-text, learner-to-learner, and learner-to-instructor engagement. To get started, consider integrating active learning into your traditional lecture format.
