Active Learning Resources


  • Belcher, J. (200-2003). Technology Enabled Active Learning (TEAL). http://icampus.mit.edu/projects/TEAL.shtml
  • Bonwell, C. C. & Eison, J. A. (1991) Active learning: Creating excitement in the classroom. The National Teaching & Learning Forum. http://www.ntlf.com/html/lib/bib/91-9dig.htm
  • Harmin, M. (1994). Inspiring active learning. A handbook for teachers. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
  • Marzano, R. J., Norford, J. S., Payneter, D. E., Pickering, D. J., & Gaddy, B.B. (2001). A handbook for classroom instruction that works. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
  • Marzano, R. J., Pickering, D. J., & Pollcak, J. E. (2001). Classroom instruction that works. Research-based strategies for increasing student achievement. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
  • McKinne, K. ( 2009). Active learning. Illinois State University Center for Teaching, Learning, & Technology. http://www.cat.ilstu.edu/additional/tips/newActive.php
  • National Research Council (2000). How people learn. Brain, mind, experience, and school. Washington, DC: National Academy Press.
  • Sandholtz, J. H., Ringstaff, C., & Dwyer, D. C. (1997). Teaching with technology creating student-centered classrooms. New York City, NY: Teachers College Press
  • Silberman, M. (1996) Active Learning: 101 Strategies To Teach Any Subject. Allyn & Baconn.
  • Tileston, D.W. (2007). Teaching strategies for active learning. Five essentials for your teaching plan. Corwin Press.
  • The Ohio Learning Network. (n.d.). Innovative teaching and learning. Use active learning techniques. http://www.oln.org/ILT/7_principles/active.php
  • Indiana University. (2005-2009). Knowledge base. Good practices for teaching with technology: Use active learning techniques.
  • University of Michigan Center for Research on Learning and Teaching. (2009). Teaching strategies: Active and collaborative learning. http://www.crlt.umich.edu/tstrategies/tsal.php
  • University of Minnesota Center for Teaching and Learning. (May, 2008) Twelve active learning strategies.