I have learned a lot more about the possible limitations and misconceptions associated with active learning, and some strategies that can be followed avoid them. I particularly appreciated the section on instructor limitations as it helped allay some of my concerns with switching to a wholly active learning model, but it was good see that limitations to transitioning to an active learning model can be institutional and technological and not placed entirely on the instructor. I think it will be a challenge to overcome some of the student complaints (I've heard those covered more than a few times) but this just inspires me to learn more about active learning and how to overcome such student concerns. More specific suggestions on how best to implement an active learning model will useful for designing my synchronous online class sessions and I may enroll in another course or seek information outside of this training. I will also seek out material on active learning more specific to my discipline as I move onto designing class sessions.
