5 Active Learning Strategies That Get Students Thinking, Talking, and Doing

Sima Ghanbarzadeh
Sima Ghanbarzadeh
Digital Marketing Specialist

Many educators have embraced active learning strategies, shifting away from lecture-only formats and moving toward more discussion, collaboration, and reflection in their courses. The challenge today is not understanding why active learning matters, but finding practical strategies that work across different class sizes and teaching formats. Active learning strategies  encourage students  to think through problems, …

How to Transition from Passive to Active Learning in the Classroom

Sima Ghanbarzadeh
Sima Ghanbarzadeh
Digital Marketing Specialist

Active learning is not defined by a single activity or teaching method. It is guided by core principles that shape how students engage with course materials and how learning experiences are designed. In higher education, particularly in Math and STEM disciplines, active learning focuses on engaging students in the learning process, encouraging reflection, and supporting …

Moving From Tech-Heavy to Tech-Smart: A Guide to Modern Digital Pedagogy in Higher Education

Sima Ghanbarzadeh
Sima Ghanbarzadeh
Digital Marketing Specialist

What is Digital Pedagogy? Digital pedagogy, in simple terms, is the study and practice of using digital tools to enhance teaching and learning; but,  it’s much more than just “using a computer in a classroom.” It’s less about the technology itself and more about the methodology: how we use these digital tools to enhance, change, …

Flipped Classrooms: Bringing a New Level of Student Engagement and Success

Sima Ghanbarzadeh
Sima Ghanbarzadeh
Digital Marketing Specialist

We’ve all been in a traditional classroom setting: the instructor lecturing at the helm while students furiously take notes, only to leave class and struggle with assignments on their own. The flipped classroom challenges that old structure. Instead of saving the toughest work for homework, students come to class ready to dive into activities, discussions, …

DigitalEd