I am a big fan of active learning because, in my opinion, most students out there now lean towards the non traditional student. They learn by doing and actively engaging with manipulatives and each other. I used to compete with Sesame Street type stimulation where there was music and fun for every concept, now instructors compete with fast moving UTube videos and social media. Taking the time to make the concepts fun and engaging is well worth the instructor's time, especially in career courses where active application of skills is part of the plan.
