Active Learning

2. scaffolded to landing on one right answer via investigation
5. students share resources that support, encourage, and praise each other's efforts
6. focus attention on particular ideas independently
9. developing basic teamwork skills
10. one person is not allowed to "hitchhike" on the work of others; everyone assess each other's work
12. opportunities to talk with peers for connections
14. move through levels of cognitive engagement
15. elements to create successful group learning
16. students taking ownership of their own learning
17. commitment to personal success and every member of the group through a positive sink or swim mentality

1. designed for grappling and complex ideas
3. unstructured outcomes and broad questions
4. students working in groups to accomplish shared learning goals
7. Challenge learners’ conceptual understanding and skills by applying them to new situations
8. low-stakes opportunities with no one right answer
11. students have to do something with the information
13. time efficient dissemination of material but not one way