Student-Content Interaction

By interacting with material, students learn to draw connections between their own experiences and knowledge and what is being presented. They frequently learn a new vocabulary, new concepts, and then they apply this information to new situations. Active engagement in learning involves the student as an active rather than a passive participant in the learning experience asking him/her to recognize patterns and draw conclusions. Mechanisms that provide means for students to self-test their mastery of material can be beneficial in this experience.