Definition and Importance of Active Learning | Origin: EL113
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Active Learning in an Online Environment --> Definition and Importance of Active Learning
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I have been using active learning techniques through the past year and found them very effective. This module has given me an understanding of the "why" behind what I am already doing.
Students that incorporate active learning do better and retain information more
Comment on Meaghan Harvley's post: I agree allowing students the chance to work in groups has helped with the overall concepts on some topics.
active learning helps students engage in their learning and sets them up for success
This module helped me understand that active learning requires students to do more than listen and take notes. They need opportunities to solve problems, discuss their thinking, and reflect on what they have learned. My role is to guide them with clear instructions, useful activities, and feedback.
In my math classes, I plan to pause after a short explanation and give students a problem to solve on their own or with a partner. I will ask them to explain their reasoning so I can identify misunderstandings and help them build confidence.
active learning helps everyone learn and keeps people engaged
active learning help the instructor and student stay engaged
AL is a set of skills that students will learn throughout their learning process. Thus, if students incorporate these skills into their daily lives, it will help them succeed in their future goals.
Comment on Jessica Gillett's post: And for students to gain learning independence.
Active learning and crucial to students learning to keep them engaged.
Active learning techniques increase engagement, learning and retention of students. Some instructors are using these techniques without realizing it. They take some time to organize and plan. Instructor role changes to facilitator. Hard for some instructors to “give up control”. Incorporating active learning techniques greatly improves student learning.
Active learning is a great way to engage students to participate in their learning experiences.
Many of us learn best by actually doing things that relate to what we are learning. Active learning is so important because it helps apply the knowledge students have been absorbing, it helps things "click" so to say.
Active learning is a great way to allow students to stay engaged and think positively about learning. It can help them retain the information better.
I was reminded that meaningful and timely feedback, active participation in discussions, and open communication are essential to creating a supportive and engaging learning environment.
Although ideas around active and self-directed learning have been around for a few decades, it is mainly over the last 10 years that active learning has become the focus in online and FTF classrooms alike.
I was reminded of the differences among the 3 main types of active learning: Collaborative, Cooperative, and Problem-based.
I have a better understanding of what is defined as “low -risk” techniques to incorporate in an active learning environment.
Any lesson plan must include opportunities for students to: “read, reflect, display, & do,” placing the responsibility on the student for their learning.
Active learning engages the learner in reinforcing content. The more senses you use when learning , the better.
Active learning empowers the learner, with the role of instructor being relegated to that of a facilitator or a coach. Active learning provides an opportunity for learners to be immersed in the subject. It also gives both the instructor and learner to reflect.
For active learning, the professor acts more as a coach or mentor, assisting the students on their learning, rather than presenting the learning material while students passively receive it.
