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Active learning
Engages, enthuses and challenges students in the learning process through activities, often collaborative and reflective, inside and outside the classroom; students construct knowledge and build independence.
Case Studies
Search for 'case study active' on our resources search page to find University of Liverpool case studies and other resources to help you enhance Active Learning in your curriculum.
Case Study Examples
![Virtual Immersive Clinical Simulation thumbnail](/media/livacuk/centre-for-innovation-in-education/case-studies/virtual-immersive-clinical-simulation/virtual-immersive-clinical-simulation.png)
Virtual Immersive Clinical Simulation
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![Authentic Assessment](https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/files/cie/aa-icon.png)
![Confidence](https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/files/cie/c-icon.png)
![Digital Fluency](https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/files/cie/df-icon.png)
This case study explores the use of virtual reality as a tool for simulated learning.
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Using webinars to promote student engagement and confidence
![Research Connected Teaching](https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/files/cie/rct-icon.png)
![Active Learning](https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/files/cie/AL-icon.png)
![Confidence](https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/files/cie/c-icon.png)
![Digital Fluency](https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/files/cie/df-icon.png)
![Global Citizenship](https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/files/cie/gc-icon.png)
Webinars have been used in this case study to provide off campus students with interactive learning opportunities.
![Using 360° images, and reporting 'near misses', to engage students with Health and Safety thumbnail image](/media/livacuk/centre-for-innovation-in-education/case-studies/using-360-images/using-360-images-thumbnail.jpg)
![Research Connected Teaching](https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/files/cie/rct-icon.png)
![Active Learning](https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/files/cie/AL-icon.png)
![Confidence](https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/files/cie/c-icon.png)
Using technology to prepare students for a physical environment in which they are still learners or novices
![Lego serious play thumbnail image](/media/livacuk/centre-for-innovation-in-education/case-studies/lego-serious-play/lego-serious-play-thumbnail.jpg)
Problem-solving with Lego® SeriousPlay®
![Active Learning](https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/files/cie/AL-icon.png)
![Confidence](https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/files/cie/c-icon.png)
Developing first-year postgraduate researchers creative problem-solving skills.
![Music Player thumbnail image](/media/livacuk/centre-for-innovation-in-education/case-studies/mobiles-learner-centred-listening/music-player-thumbnail.jpg)
Using mobiles for learner-centred listening lessons
![Active Learning](https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/files/cie/AL-icon.png)
![Digital Fluency](https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/files/cie/df-icon.png)
This case study outlines how mobile devices have been used for listening activities during lessons.
![Students Talking at Coffee Shop Table](/media/livacuk/centre-for-innovation-in-education/case-studies/hybrid-learn-continuous-assessment-employ-skills/students-talking-at-coffee-shop-table-thumbnail.jpg)
Hybrid learning - Using continuous assessment and develop employability skills
![Research Connected Teaching](https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/files/cie/rct-icon.png)
![Active Learning](https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/files/cie/AL-icon.png)
![Confidence](https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/files/cie/c-icon.png)
![Digital Fluency](https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/files/cie/df-icon.png)
Explore how varied groupwork tasks.....helps students to develop good study practices and graduate employability skills.
![Alligator](/media/livacuk/centre-for-innovation-in-education/case-studies/bring-bio-sound-class-3dprint-creature-earth-ocean/alligator-thumbnail.jpg)
Bringing biological sounds to the classroom: 3D printing the creatures of the earth and the oceans
![Research Connected Teaching](https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/files/cie/rct-icon.png)
![Active Learning](https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/files/cie/AL-icon.png)
![Confidence](https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/files/cie/c-icon.png)
![Digital Fluency](https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/files/cie/df-icon.png)
Inter-disciplinary development of 3D printed models to enable the incorporation of active learning into bioacoustics and vibroacoustic teaching within SoES.