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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 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.
== Active Learning Classrooms at Seneca@York ==
Please feel free to rearrange the furniture in your pod as you see fit. Please return it to (roughly) the original position when you're done.
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.
== Using the Whiteboard ==
== Using the Screen (and Speakers) ==
[[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.
=== Screen Sharing and Blanking ===