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Speed dating originated in 1998 as an efficient way for prospective romantic partners to meet each other (Deyo & Deyo, 2003); however, the method was co-opted by the educational world and adapted for the classroom in 2005 (Muurlink & Matas, 2011). In an...

This activity, created by Justin Gest, involves learning through "speed dating." The activity focuses on how to craft excellent topic sentences while considering the application of the course's theoretical ideas. Justin has done this activity for several...

The purpose of this assignment is to consolidate knowledge of the weather from class.By making observations and committing to a prediction, it should help you see how weather systems evolve over time. It will also give you a first pass at video making...

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.

Bring Active Learning into your classroom with one (or more!) of the following activities Click on an activity below for a How-To Guide, Real-life Examples, and Research on Each Activity's Effectiveness. Have students apply their skill and knowledge by...

Students present an “elevator pitch” of their paper idea to their peers, and then receive feedback about their idea. Goals: articulate thesis statement more clearly, ensuring students are making an argument about the evidence rather than summarizing...

In this introductory course for psychology undergraduates, students receive constructive feedback on their writing delivered in a format that simulates the peer review process in academia. Students learn about peer review methods and strengthen their...