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Take-N-Teach Activity Library

This resource library offers a variety of activity ideas with step-by-step directions and downloadable materials that you can quickly implement or adapt for use in your classroom.
Each activity is aligned with at least one characteristics of our Effective Teaching framework, though many of the activities address multiple characteristics. Click below to explore the activities, and look for new activities in our monthly newsletter!
two people problem solving.

Clearest / Muddiest Point →

Supportive of Students
Focused On Learning
a graphic of a person writing at a desk. a reflection logo is behind her.

Course Reflection →

Reflective

Find Someone Who... →

Supportive of Students
a chart with two people discussing the results. one person holds a pen and paper. one person holds a booklet.

Peer Instruction →

Supportive of Students
Focused On Learning
a man standing with a book, next to a woman sitting with a computer. An AI logo is behind them.

Think Pair Share GPT →

Intentionally Designed
Focused On Learning
a man standing with a book, next to a woman sitting with a computer. An AI logo is behind them.

Try With AI: Align Your Syllabus With Student Interests →

Intentionally Designed
Supportive of Students
a man standing with a book, next to a woman sitting with a computer. An AI logo is behind them.

Try With AI: Addressing Muddiest Points →

Supportive of Students
Focused On Learning
a man standing with a book, next to a woman sitting with a computer. An AI logo is behind them.

Try With AI: Student Study Companion →

Supportive of Students
a man standing with a book, next to a woman sitting with a computer. An AI logo is behind them.

Try with AI: Analyze Student Evaluations →

Reflective
a man standing with a book, next to a woman sitting with a computer. An AI logo is behind them.

Try with AI: The Stakeholder Pitch →

Intentionally Designed
Supportive of Students
a man standing with a book, next to a woman sitting with a computer. An AI logo is behind them.

Try with AI: Explain-It-To-Me Like… →

Supportive of Students
a man standing with a book, next to a woman sitting with a computer. An AI logo is behind them.

Try with AI: Team Agreements→

Intentionally Designed
Supportive of Students
a man standing with a book, next to a woman sitting with a computer. An AI logo is behind them.

Take-N-Teach: The City Council Meeting →

Intentionally Designed
Focused On Learning

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