For this lesson, let's review what Active Learning actually is and why it is important (especially for an online course) as well as the value of ensuring online learning is accessible. The first article provides an explanation of what Active Learning actually is and how it works.

When given the opportunity to actively engage with the information they're learning, students perform better. It nurtures the brain, giving it an extended opportunity to connect new and old information, correct previous misconceptions, and reconsider existing thoughts or opinions. According to a study into learning-centered approaches to education, students learn more when they participate in the process of learning.