Why do teachers need to apply active learning?

• Increases retention

Active learning classrooms are, well, more active. Students are often applying their ideas, working on collaborative projects or using approaches like design thinking or the agile process to solidify their learning.

• Makes tech more powerful

Active learning classrooms are filled with tools and systems that put students at the center. 

• Sparks creative thinking​​​​​​​

Active learning helps students understand that creativity goes beyond the Eureka moment – it develops with effort and hard work. With lots of practice flexing their creative muscles, students also see how both individual reflection and collaborative exchange can lead to better ideas and more novel solutions to problems.​​​​​​​

• Fosters real problem solving​​​​​​​

The ability to solve complex problems is the most important needed skill for future jobs. Students in active learning classrooms understand that no one has all the answers, so it’s up to them to figure them out.