Active Learning Exercises

1. think-pair-share
   In this technique, a question is posed to the students who then individually write an answer within a one to two minute time limit. Each student then "pairs" up with the person next to him/her and they discuss their answers, possibly developing a new one. The instructor can then start a discussion or the next lecture topic by asking a few pairs to "share" their answer with the class.
   
2. minute papers
   
3. muddiest points
   Write down the most confusing or unclear point.
   
4. most interesting point
   Write down the most interesting thing.
   
5. one sentence summary
   Summarize a particular concept from lecture in a sentence or two.
   
6. focused listing
   Write down words and phrases you associate with a particular topic.
   
7. CRC (Class-responsibility-Collaborator) cards
   
8. directed paraphrases
   Explain a topic from the day's lecture to a particular audience.
   
9. extended analogies