Engaging, Inclusive and Future Ready

Active Learning Classrooms (ALCs) are designed to seamlessly transition between traditional lectures and facilitated group work, fostering an interactive and adaptable learning environment. These spaces promote group collaboration and one-on-one interactions, allowing students to engage with both their peers and instructors in meaningful ways.

By creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, ALCs welcome and connect learners from all backgrounds, reinforcing a culture of acceptance and belonging. The dynamic nature of these classrooms enhances student engagement and motivation, leading to a deeper and longer-lasting understanding of course material. In addition, the collaborative and technology-integrated design prepares students for the real-world professional environments they will encounter during their careers. This experience helps equip them with the skills needed for teamwork, problem-solving and effective communication.

Active Learning Classrooms at Memorial

CSF 5115: Artificial Intelligence Active Learning Classroom

• Classroom materials can be shown only on the main display screen or on the monitors of a group sitting at specific pods.
• During lessons, student work can be shared between different workstation screens or displayed at the same time on every screen in the room.

EN 2048: Mechanical Engineering Active Learning Classroom

• Students are seated in groups of 5-8 rather than at individual seats.
• Classrooms are on one level, rather than in a tiered configuration.
• Technology is used to increase student-student and student-teacher interactions.
• Wall-mounted and portable whiteboards are available for note-taking and problem-solving.

EN 3002: Engineering One (EO) Active Learning Classroom

• This new active learning classroom has an accessible instructor station and multiple student pods, complete with video displays and wireless collaboration technology.
• The room is used to teach classes, conduct design labs and complete tutorials.
• When not used for instructor-led activities, the space is available for students to connect and collaborate on group assignments and projects.

HSC 3444: School of Pharmacy Active Learning Classroom

• Students learn together mostly in small groups, clustered around individual workstations.
• During group work, students use their own laptops or mobile devices, usually connecting wirelessly to a display screen located at each student pod.