7 Things You Should Read About Instructional Strategies for Active Learning

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Briefs, Case Studies, Papers, Reports
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Sources(s): EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (ELI) Collection(s): ELI 7 Things You Should Read
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Active Learning Teaching and Learning Faculty Development Instructional Design Learning Space Student Engagement and Interaction

Abstract

For many instructors, active learning represents a departure from traditional teaching, requiring new roles, tools, and strategies to be successful. Examples of active learning are expanding, and a growing body of research describes the benefits of engagement and learning from this approach. The "7 Things You Should Read About..." series from the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (ELI) provides a concise set of resources on emerging learning technologies meant to provide a quick understanding on the topic. You may find other ELI resources useful in addressing teaching, learning, and technology issues at your institution. To learn more, please visit the ELI publications page.

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