Research on Active Learning:
http://www.cat.ilstu.edu/additional/tips/newActive.php
http://www.crlt.umich.edu/tstrategies/tsal.php
Students learn by questioning
Kagan strategies (Examples: Think, Pair, Share or Round Robin) – research on brain-based learning: http://www.ode.state.or.us/teachlearn/subjects/elarts/reading/literacy/summerinstitute/2008/kagankeynotehandout.pdf
Reflective learning with writing and discussing
Reflective learning using tech tools
Wikis: www.pbworks.com
Blogs: www.blogger.com
http://mckeelactivelearning.blogspot.com/
Word Processing Software: http://www.microsoft.com/education/default.mspx
Thinking Maps: http://www.bookladymel.com/thinkingmaps.htm
http://www.thinkingmaps.com/htthinkmap.php3
Other ways technology can improve Active Learning:
SmartBoard use:
Research: http://www.waukesha.k12.wi.us/WIT/SmartBoard/benefits.htm#Research
http://downloads01.smarttech.com/media/research/researchsummarybrief.pdf
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