Episode 6: Active Learning Introduction Podcast

In this episode, we explore how active learning transforms students from passive consumers into active "players" in their own education by getting them to "do things and think about what they are doing". We break down the Community of Inquiry model, illustrating how meaningful learning happens at the intersection of engagement with content, peers, and instructors. By highlighting three versatile strategies—Muddiest Point, Think-Pair-Share, and Case Studies—this deep dive demonstrates how faculty can bridge the "career readiness gap" while helping students practice essential skills like critical thinking, communication, and collaborative problem-solving. The audio for this podcast was created in Notebook LM, using a video presentation by Steve (   • Active Learning Introduction  ) as the source. References: Bonwell, Charles C., and Eison, James A., Active Learning: Creating Excitement in the Classroom. no. 1, The George Washington University, School of Education and Human Development, 1991. ASHE-ERIC Higher Education Report. ERIC, https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED336049. Employment and Social Development Canada. (2021, May 18). Learn about the Skills. https://www.canada.ca/en/services/job... Garrison, D. R., Anderson, T., & Archer, W. (1999). Critical Inquiry in a Text-Based Environment: Computer Conferencing in Higher Education. Internet and Higher Education, 2(2–3), 87-105. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1096-7516(00... McPheat, S. (2023, October 4). 15 Active Learning Strategies and Examples. Skillshub.Com. https://www.skillshub.com/blog/active...