Active Learning: Mind Maps, Minute Papers, Jigsaws and More

Active learning promotes critical thought, collaboration, and engagement with course materials. Students are asked to set memorization aside, in order to share ideas with colleagues, analyze an argument, and apply theories to real-world situations. We will explore techniques that encourage discussion, problem solving, and critical analysis. Whether your course is a large lecture section or a small seminar, you will benefit from these ideas to increase student participation.Join CIT consultants and faculty members for lively discussions of teaching ideas and methods. These informal seminars will include activities and examples to get you thinking about possible changes in your classroom.