Activity Types

Click on an activity type below to see a how-to-guide to implement the activity in your classroom and evidence on why the activity helps students learn.

Polling

Query students' knowledge or opinions.

 

Quick Write

Give a prompt or pose a question for individual response.

 

Concept Map

Have students construct their understanding of a topic.

 

Corrections

Use intentional mistakes to promote learning.

 

Sequences

Think through a process or chronology by arranging materials.

 

Presentation

Have students formally share information and ideas.

Think, Pair, Share

Scaffold discussion.

 

For Faculty

Let students discuss with others to test and try ideas or skills.

 

Case Study

Use a real-life scenario to promote open-ended thinking.

 

Role Play

Have students take on roles within a scenario.

 

Research

Let students independently build their knowledge.

 

Lab

Lab

Allow students interact with a field in a hands-on activity. 

 

Lecture

Delivery of information by the instructor or other expert.

Do Now

Quickly prime students for learning.

 

Jigsaw

Create and recombine groups so students teach each other.

 

Game/Simulation

Use competition to motivate and engage.

 

Debate

Ask students to argue a position in relation to a proposition.

 

Speed Dating

Quickly rotate students through multiple groups.

 

Field Trip

Utilize materials, objects, and events outside the classroom.