Have you ever given a lecture to a group of adult learners? If so, you may have noticed their eyes losing focus and phones appearing as you moved through your session. This is because the traditional ...

High school science teachers can design tasks that not only develop students’ science skills but also change how they see ...

Active learning puts students at the center of the learning process by encouraging them to engage, reflect, and apply what they’re learning in meaningful ways. Rather than passively receiving ...

When it comes to classroom edtech use, digital tools have a drastically different impact when they are used actively instead of passively–a critical difference examined in the 2023-2024 Speak Up ...

Many new teachers step into classrooms that still reflect traditional, teacher-centered models. These classrooms often place ...

Across my years as a district-level coach, one word has become the mantra for effective learning: engagement. We gamify lessons, add technology, and design ever more creative activities, all in the ...

U.S. college students have an increasingly positive perception of AI and are applying it to study more actively and efficiently, while educators see new opportunities to enhance instruction, according ...

Amidst teacher shortages and growing class sizes, pandemic learning losses and mounting behavioral issues, it can feel overwhelming trying to incorporate one more thing into the school day. But the ...

It’s important to remember that many students need processing time before engaging with a question, and that offering sufficient “think” time allows a much larger number of students to participate in ...

Active Learning has been referred to as many things, including “project-based learning” and “flipped classes.” The fundamental premise of active learning is the replacement of passive class time with ...

Active learning teaching strategies in K-12 education encompass dynamic approaches that engage students in the classroom learning process, fostering deeper understanding and retention. When we examine ...