2017: The Year of the Active Learning Classroom

Research has demonstrated that active learning is a superior pedagogy compared to more passive forms of instruction. Active learning classrooms (ALCs) are designed to create affordances that support a variety of active learning pedagogies. The popularity of active learning pedagogies and the innovation of ALC designs have become so widespread that the ALC was named the #1 strategic technology of 2017 by EDUCAUSE. In this session, we will explore what research is telling us about the impact of ALCs and what teaching practices work best in them. We will also become acquainted with the Learning Space Rating System (LSRS), a tool for assessing the strength of a classroom design to support active learning.

Outcomes: Learn about the results of research into the effectiveness of ALCs * Understand the strategic importance of ALCs * Learn about a tool to manage classrooms at your campus