Active learning is learning which requires various forms of engagement from the student. Engagement can be writing, speaking, reading, listening, group assignments, problem solving tasks, or other methods which require movement or thinking beyond sitting and listening. Active learning is important because it allows students to meaningfully engage, take responsibility for their learning, and provides a more authentic learning experience which is likely to produce better completion rates. This is relevant to my student body as we navigate a new blended learning envronment and learn new styles of studying that allow them to be successful.
