In Actively Learn, you embed questions at the exact moment you want students to stop and think. After students answer a question, they can compare their responses with their peers. They can learn from others' perspectives, and think about how they might have improved their answer.
Tips to asking a great questions:
- Tie questions to the objective you shared before starting the text
Help students better understand the purpose of the assignment - Determine Placement
What part of the text do you want to highlight and have students pause to think? - Use Depth of knowledge
Ask questions that test recall, skill/concepts, strategic thinking, and extended thinking. This will help foster critical thinking skills.
For an in depth look on "How to Ask Great Questions in Actively Learn"
STEP 1: Highlight a portion of the text, and select "Insert Question"
STEP 2: Pick a question type
STEP 3: Align your question to a standard (optional)
The standards added to your question will be reflected in the Proficiency by Standards section in your Reports.
