The term "digital native" first came into use at the beginning of the millennium. It has become a useful expression to explain the differences between children who grew up during the digital ...

Reaction videos are a modern form of annotating a text, and they teach students the same critical thinking and connection ...

The transition from high school to college can be tough, especially the academic piece. In high school, students often see the same teachers every day. They follow the same daily schedule where ...

Creating an active learning environment in a large group setting is challenging. Ingrid Sierp shares ways to increase engagement, encourage attendance and gauge understanding in real time There is not ...

Robert L. Fielding describes tactics with which a student can make the most of a class lecture. Learning is an active, not a passive activity. Learners take part in their lessons, even when they are ...

There are many reasons to maintain a lifelong thirst for knowledge. Many people believe continuous skill acquisition is a critical factor for retaining professional relevance. Being knowledgeable ...

I was motivated to be both a learner and a leader at this year’s ASCD conference. In his keynote, Manny Scott said, “Be a student for your students,” so I prided myself on learning outside of my ...

Introduction: What is Active Learning? Active learning can be defined as any strategy “that involves students in doing things and thinking about the things they are doing” (Bonwell & Eison, 1991, p.5) ...