ACTIVE
LEARNING MADE
EASY
Who are we?
Aniket Behera
Deutsche Bank | IIT Bombay
Himangshu Jyoti Hazarika
Bank Bazaar | Party Gaming | IIT Kharagpur
Bank Bazaar | Party Gaming | IIT Kharagpur
Arnav
Urbantouch.com | Deutsche Bank | IIT Kharagpur
Urbantouch.com | Deutsche Bank | IIT Kharagpur
ACTIVE LEARNING
The process of actively
engaging
students in their
learning
Via activities that force them to
reflect
upon ideas & how to
use ideas
Active learners are not mere receivers of knowledge.
They are
active participants
in the learning process
ACTIVE LEARNING = BETTER LEARNING
active learning methods have shown to improve
retention | understanding | test performance
more scientific studies & reports in support of Active Learning
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Active_learning#References
ACTIVE LEARNING through creation
creation requires understanding, exploration & reflection
creation is a great way to engage students in active learning
EXISTING challenges in creation
Time consuming
Students need to spend significant time searching for the right resources for preparation
Logistical challenges exist
P
hysical projects are resource intensive, difficult to manage, fragile & not editable
Disruptive
Teachers find it difficult to fit active learning activities in existing schedules
Consequently, learning via creation remains under-utilized
These challenges can be overcome by moving to
digital
medium
CREATion using digital medium
Efficient
Create
audio-visual explanations on any topic in minutes
Searchable digital library provides best digital resources for learning & preparation
Minimal Requirements
All you need is device with a web browser - PC, tablet or smartphone.
Complements Classroom Teaching
Does not disrupt teacher's schedule.
Implement in class or assign as after-class.
a STRATEGY for better learning
Promote active learning
Motivate students to create
Make creation simple, engaging, fun
SOKRATIK
create DIGITAL STORIES in
minutes
better learning via storytelling
While creating stories, students
articulate
their understanding
While creating, students must
reflect, analyze & evaluate
This ensures meaningful learning
For evidence of how articulation improves learning, visit links [1],[2] on the slide on references
HOW IT WORKS
TEACHER INTRODUCES New CONCEPT
Teacher
establishes relevance, covers learning objectives
students are Assigned PROJECTS
Chosen projects are optimized to maximize exploration by students
STUDENTS EXPLORE & learn
Students access the Sokratik digital library to explore & learn
students plan & structure stories
Students structure their stories using visual elements
students record audio
Students express
themselves
in their own voice & style.
students SHARE with peers & teacher
Social
features promote sharing, discussion, feedback & recognition
Social sharing ensures students stay
motivated
&
engage
better
SAMPLES
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SAMPLES
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SOKRATIK FOR SCHOOLS
Integrated, non-disruptive way to introduce online learning
Create custom digital repository for your school
Showcase your students' creativity. Teach 21st Century skills
Easy & zero-cost deployment
Showcase your students' creativity. Teach 21st Century skills
Easy & zero-cost deployment
PARTNER WITH US
we are actively looking to run pilot programs with schools.
For inquiries regarding concept & pilot
email:
partner@sokratik.com
NEW SOKRATIK
By Arnav .
