This blog is authored by Shayne Sobell, AIA, NCARB, Project Academic Planner, Page; and Melissa Burns AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Lead Academic Planner and Principal, Page. Active Learning Classrooms (ALCs) ...

From arts integration to sensory-friendly layouts, creative classroom design is becoming a powerful tool for boosting focus, engagement, and joy in learning. Teachers are blending decor, organization, ...

AI-powered design platforms are making it easier for educators to create professional-quality presentations, infographics, and visual aids without advanced design skills. These tools can quickly turn ...

What is considered an Active Learning Strategy? An active learning strategy is any type of activity during class (face-to-face, online, or outside of class) that engages learners in deep thought about ...

My course evaluations are in. They are mostly encouraging — except for the ones that say I should lecture more. “Lessen the amount of reading per week and just lecture more,” reads one comment.

Many of the concerns listed on this webpage use technology to address problems that may arise when building in active learning. Here you will also find additional resources to help facilitate teaching ...

A major challenge for instructors who emphasize active learning in their classrooms is getting everyone involved. A picture is worth a thousand words. In my experience, imagery can spark intellectual ...

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Fortunately, actively learning can become part of an instructor’s lectures in small steps. Incorporating one of these activities into your already created lectures is a great step in getting students ...

While it might be tempting to view “active learning” as another educational buzzword, a large body of research demonstrates that active and collaborative classrooms produce deeper and more ...