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An Active Learning Classroom is a space configured to support a learning approach called [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Active_learning Active Learning], which focuses the responsibility of learning on the learners. Essentially, this involves hands-on, interactive, and collaborative activities between students, and the role of the professor becomes that of coach and guide. == Active Learning Classrooms at Newnham Campus == Newnham Campus has a number of active learning classrooms, including B1024, B1079, B3040, and K1263. Each of these rooms has multiple work pods containing:* Reconfigurable work tables and chairs. Most of these pods have two trapezoidal tables that can be arranged into a hexagon, V-shape, or straight line, and five or six chairs.* A whiteboard, arranged vertically.* A large LCD display.* Power outlets. Seating at the pods will vary by class -- your professor may assign seating sometimes, and you may form your own groups at other times.

A supply kit for each pod contains whiteboard markers Seating at the pods will vary by class -- your professor may assign seating sometimes, and an eraser, plus one or two cables to connect you may form your laptop (or smartphone) to the display using an HDMI or VGA connectionown groups at other times. <!--== Supply Kit ==

Seating A supply kit has been provided for each pod. These kits contain:* A red whiteboard marker* A green whiteboard marker* A blue whiteboard marker* A whiteboard eraser* An HDMI cable* (Optional) A VGA+3.5mm audio cable Please return these pieces to the original supply kits at the pods will vary by end of each class -- your professor may assign seating sometimes, and you may form your own groups at other timesthe kits tend to get jumbled over time.-->

When reviewing things on the screen, a V-shaped arrangement around the screen may prove effective; when holding a group discussion, the a square or hexagontal configuration may be best.

This class is configured as a BYOD environment. Please bring a device -- laptop, smartphone, or tablet with a wifi network connection, VGA or HDMI output, and whatever software is appropriate to your course.

If you do not have a suitable device, you may want to consider the Computing Common's [httphttps://wwwosinside.senecacollege.ca/libraryits/Borrower_Servicesservices/laptop_loanloaners/policy.html library's laptop loan program].

[[File:Alc-panel.jpg|right|thumb|The wall panel mounted beneath each screen in the ALCSeneca@York ALCs.]]To use the screen, simply connect your laptop (or smartphone) to the panel below the screen using the appropriate cable. The screen should come on within a few seconds of sending a signal, unless the A/V system is not turned on. HDMI cables carry audio; if you're using a VGA connection, use the accompanying 3.5 mm audio plugs to connect your headphone/speaker output to the audio input on the wall panel.

The touchscreen LCD panel located at the teacherprofessor's console can be used to share the signal sent to one screen with all the screens in the room (the same image is repeated on each screen). This is used for presentations and for sharing code examples. When a screen is shared, audio is routed to the ceiling speakers.