Active Learning Padlet Source: ViewSonic Library What is Active Learning? This week we took a look at active learning. Active Learning is fully engaging students by having them be part of the learning process. Active Learning replaces lecture and teachers just giving students information to regurgitate. Active Learning involves students engaging by thinking, discussing, investigating, and creating. Typically, students collaborate in small or large groups working on student centered activities with the direction of their teacher. Why use Active Learning? I believe active leaning creates more "buy-in" by providing students more ownership in their learning process. Active learning also reinforces important material, concepts, and skills. Active learning also provides opportunities for students to think about and talk about what they are learning, this is great for students with ELL needs. Active learning also provides opportuni...