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Active Learning Tools and Tech

Empower your teaching with innovation. The Center for Teaching Excellence connects educators with the latest classroom technologies and creative tools to enhance learning in any environment. Whether you’re teaching online, in person, or in hybrid formats, we provide practical resources, tutorials, and strategies to help you make the most of today’s digital teaching landscape. Explore below to find tailored guidance for your classroom needs.

Concerns and Considerations

Have you planned for the following?

  • Connectivity (wi-fi, power/charging, infrastructure)
  • Learning curve (for you and for students)
  • Sunsetting of Tools (nothing lasts forever)
  • Increased incorporation of AI into these tools
  • Face-to-face teaching requirements/adaptations
  • Prep time

 

Active Learning Software and Programs

The list below provides links to services you might choose to use for your active learning activities which are online. Services listed currently have free access unless they have the dollar sign symbol.

Symbols:

red check = Supported and/or preferred by USC
Circle A = can be used asynchronously
dollar sign = may require a paid account for instructor and/or student

(These products are mostly used by individuals, but some can be adapted for collaboration)

(These products are mostly used by individuals, but some can be adapted for collaboration)

(These products are mostly used by individuals, but some can be adapted for collaboration)

(These products are mostly used by individuals, but some can be adapted for collaboration)



 

 

 

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