For several years, active learning had been gaining traction in higher ed. This past year, group work and hands-on experiences — both essential to active learning — were all but impossible. Where does active learning stand now? And where is it headed as campuses prepare for a more “normal” semester this fall?
To find out, The Chronicle gathered a panel of experts in teaching and learning to hear their ideas about the ways colleges can reintroduce active learning to the classroom. Download Active Learning for a Post-Pandemic World to read highlights from the discussion and learn what actionable tips panelists gave to rethink learning, including:
- Make a big class feel small
- Teach at the students' pace
- Focus on projects
- Assess learning differently
- Sell the students
Download the Implementation Guide to learn how higher ed administrators and faculty are adjusting their approaches to teaching and student engagement moving forward.