Active Learning

1. "Open Lessons with a Bang" (post) lists some quick and easy "anticipatory set" activities (a.k.a. hooks, leads, advance organizers, set inductions, etc.) instructors can use "to prepare students for the lesson by setting the students' minds for instruction."

1. "Flipping Foundation" (post) outlines an easy-to-use, reading-based, active-learning activity "to help learners improve their critical thinking skills."

• "As we consider the need for writing test items at the application and analysis level (key strategy for creating effective exams), it is essential to teach in that way as well."

• "It is not appropriate to test at the application/analysis level (crucial to assess critical thinking ability) and teach at the knowledge and comprehension level."

2. Preparation: Before Class

A. "25 Tips to Transform Your Teaching" (post; doc) presents a variety of active-learning strategies for use (or adaptation) in nursing and other healthcare-related classes.

"10 Active Learning Exercises to Engage Students and Stimulate Learning" (post; doc) outlines "ten ideas for infusing active learning into your classroom lessons."

A. "What You Practice Is What You Value" (post; doc) offers 14 specific practices to help instructors "get better faster" in their teaching practice.