Learning Approaches Webinar Series: Active Learning
Are you struggling to keep your students engaged? Are your students having a hard time paying attention in class after months of remote learning? Are you trying to figure out how to use your class time more effectively given that some of your lecture material is recorded and does not have to be presented in class?
Active learning strategies can be effective ways to address all of the above issues and more. In this webinar you will be introduced to Active Learning strategies, how they are implemented in the classroom, and some of the evidence on their effectiveness. You will also hear how MIT transformed introductory physics courses to increase attendance and learning gains through several active learning strategies, and how these strategies are constantly tweaked to improve the learner and teaching team experience and engagement.
Speakers:
Dr. Peter Dourmashkin, Senior Lecturer, Physics Department, MIT
Dr. Glenda Stump, Research Scientist, Open Learning, MIT
About the Learning Approaches Webinar Series
Curious about some of the approaches and strategies experienced educators are using in their classrooms? Have you always wondered why these approaches are popular, and what can they add to the experience of the learners at your school, university, or organization?
Join us for a series of webinars introducing several evidence-based approaches to teaching and learning. Experts and educators will demystify each approach and present some of the evidence on its effectiveness. For each approach, you will be presented with examples of its implementation in different settings, and what best practices to follow if you decide to try these approaches yourself. The examples will draw from both higher education and pk-12 settings.
Who should attend:
Anyone interested in learning about research-based approaches in teaching and learning including:
- Higher education and PK-12 educators.
- Instructional designers.
- Education administrators and leadership interested in learning more and supporting evidence-based practices.