Example: Students watch recorded lectures or read articles before class. In class, they do activities like debates, role-plays, or solving case studies.

Why it works: Class time is used for active engagement rather than passive listening.

Example: In a business course, present a real-world company dilemma and have students work in groups to develop strategic solutions. They present their solutions at the end of the week.

Why it works: Encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and ownership of learning.

Example: Students are assigned different topics in a module and prepare mini-lessons or workshops for their classmates.

Why it works: Reinforces the material for the student-teacher and encourages interactive learning.

Example: Use tools like Kahoot, Mentimeter, or Poll Everywhere to ask real-time questions, get feedback, or test understanding during class.

Why it works: Adds an element of fun and instant feedback.

Example: Have students create study guides, podcasts, or short videos explaining complex concepts to their peers.

Why it works: Deepens understanding and fosters creativity.

Example: A task is set up for students to attend to as soon as they arrive in the classroom eg discuss this topic with your neighbours, participate in this quick survey, listen to this track and make notes on....

Why it works: creates a low stakes environment for all students to come into, encourages discussion

Example: Create 'boards' on different walls of the class room, headline with the topics you want to cover. Encourage students to move in groups and discuss the topic in the headline, for a set period of time, and then leave post it notes with their reflections. Students then move to the next 'board'

Why it works: creates movement and energy and discussion, and allows collaboration between different combinations of students