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Active Methodologies

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  What is Active Methodologies? The student is the main character and the major responsible for the learning process. Thus, the objective of this teaching model is to encourage the academic community to develop the ability to absorb content in an autonomous and participatory manner. According to this theory, students learn about: 10% by reading; 20% by writing; 50% by observing and listening; 70% discussing with other people; 80% by practicing; 95% teaching. Besides the aforementioned traditional ways, some practices can be highlighted, which are already developed in many teaching institutions. Check some of them:   1. Project-based learning Project based learning (PBL) - aims to make students acquire knowledge through the collaborative solution of challenges. Therefore, the student needs to make an effort to explore possible solutions within a specific context - either by using technology or the various resources available, which encourages the ability to ...
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Inquiry-Based Learning

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  What is Inquiry-Based Learning? Is a learning process that engages students by making real-world connections through exploration and high-level questioning. It is an approach to learning that encourages students to engage in problem-solving and experiential learning. There are four types of inquiry-based learning:   1. The Structured Inquiry Approach The structured inquiry approach is a sequential process that helps students learn how to ask questions and investigate real-world problems. This type of inquiry-based learning is often used in science classes, where students are given a problem to investigate and are taught how to use the scientific process to find a solution.   2. The Open-Ended Inquiry Approach The open-ended inquiry approach is a more free-form approach to inquiry-based learning. In this type of learning environment, students are given the freedom to explore their interests and ask questions about the topic they are studying. This type of inquiry-based l...
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Project Based Learning

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What is Project-Based Learning? Project Based Learning is a teaching method in which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to an authentic, engaging, and complex question, problem, or challenge.   The Gold Standard PBL model encompasses two useful guides for educators:  1)  Seven Essential Project Design Elements  provide a framework for developing high quality projects for your classroom, and 2)  Seven Project Based Teaching Practices   help teachers, schools, and organizations improve, calibrate, and assess their practice. In essence, the PBL model consists of these seven characteristics: 1.            1.         A challenging problem or question 2.      Sustained inquiry 3.      Authenticity 4.       Student voice and choice 5.     ...
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Gamification

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  What is Gamifacation? Means  that educators apply game design elements to an educational setting. The goal is usually to make learning more engaging.   Here are a few of the most common game elements seen in successful products. Purpose:  is all about instilling the sense that you are specially chosen for an epic quest and are contributing to something larger than yourself. This often is communicated through narrative. Progress:  refers to an indication that you are overcoming obstacles and getting closer to your goal. This often takes the form of points, levels, boss battles and progress bars. Pressure:  is created by promoting urgency to take action, the fear of losing or the feeling that you can’t turn back now. Countdown timers, streaks and scarce collectibles are all examples of pressure in action. Position:  in gamification means there is a way to showcase your accomplishments and compete with — or compare yourself to — other peers or playe...
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Flipped Classroom

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Several teachers consider that generating or discovering sources for students to use outside of class is the most complex part of carrying out a flipped classroom. However, most of the positive results of a flipped classroom are subject to what happens in the classroom rather than in the lecture. A flipped classroom model involves a lot of work on the part of students outside of class. Students will resent this work if they don't see how it frees up time in class to do things that support their learning. Steps to follow to use flipped classroom method:   Decide how you will use your class time and design those activities.   Again, if you do not have a reason to flip your course, you should consider other  active learning strategies   or wait until you have an idea for how you could better use your class time.     Find or create resources for students to use at home.   These could be readings, audio files, websites, or videos. You do not need ...
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