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7 discoveries from an active learning classroom

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There is a fair amount of research into the impact of classroom design on student learning. Spaces flooded with natural light that allow for a variety of learning methods and activities, and spaces that let students feel a sense of ownership over the classroom, demonstrably affect how well students learn.

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Design thinking in the 21st century is an imperative

eSchool News

The answer is not necessarily a new one, but it is a concept that needs more attention from educators in our modern-day classrooms: Design thinking. What is design thinking? The idea of design thinking has been around since the 1960s (Dam & Teo, 2022) but has continued to change in both name and shape over the last 60 years.

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University of Michigan Turns Courses Into Games

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GradeCraft is an award-winning, game-oriented LMS designed to boost student engagement and motivation. So, in her current Honors 230, Living with Animals Social Science Honors Core Course, with 85 students, Queen offers 15 optional activities that are associated with earning up to 150 points. We don’t want you to be a failure.

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Flipping Faculty from Guide on the Side to Mentor in the Center

Faculty Focus

This transition requires educators to move away from traditional lectures and incorporate active teaching strategies to engage learners. These barriers, if not addressed, will often lead to academic failure. Collaborate with students by creating engaging learning activities. Create positive collaborative learning environments.

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Flipping Faculty from Guide on the Side to Mentor in the Center

Faculty Focus

This transition requires educators to move away from traditional lectures and incorporate active teaching strategies to engage learners. These barriers, if not addressed, will often lead to academic failure. Collaborate with students by creating engaging learning activities. Create positive collaborative learning environments.