Active Learning Blog

Some programs, such as advanced math and science courses, are considered "barrier" or "weed out" studies because they are underrepresented by minorities and lower income students. Increasing student engagement can help empower students to push through when coursework in these and other subjects becomes challenging. Instructors who are noticing their students regularly struggling, and even dropping out of programs, can take steps to improve empowerment by getting students engaged early on.

The old adage "times have changed" is an understatement when it comes to the role technology plays in the life of today's students. Case in point: The modern college student arrives on campus with an average of 7 tech devices!

The challenge for today's educator is finding ways to encourage better learning among students who have an increasingly lower engagement rate with traditional teaching methods. New teaching technology can assist educators in creating a learning path that encourages students not only to learn, but also to understand and retain what they have learned. With the right technology, instructors can build strong relationships with their students, assess progress more effectively, and enhance student outcomes.