2026 Rutgers Active Learning Symposium
Celebrating 10 Years!
The Rutgers Active Learning Symposium (RALS) on Thursday May 21st will be a day of discussions, presentations, panels, and workshops relating to various topics in active learning. The 2026 edition of the annual Symposium will also celebrate the tenth year of the Active Learning Community. We will gather at Richard Weeks Hall of Engineering on Busch Campus.
Special Keynote Guest Barbara Oakley
Our visiting guest will be Barbara Oakley. Barbara is a Professor of Engineering at Oakland University and her books, including Uncommon Sense Teaching (Penguin Random House 2021), help faculty investigate how cognitive science can inform strategies to keep students motivated and engaged. Over the course of two sessions, Barbara will use AI as a model for exploring how students learn and how lecturing and active learning can work together to create effective direct instruction.
We are also excited to be able to highlight explorations in active learning from colleagues at Rutgers and beyond. Stay tuned for more details, including session descriptions and an agenda.
Registration is open to all members of the Rutgers community, includes breakfast and lunch. Sign
Thank Yous
RALS is a community effort. Among those we want to thank is the Rutgers Teaching Excellence Network (NSF IUSE #2013315), whose funding helps make RALS possible.
Stay Involved
The Active Learning Community offers opportunities to develop your teaching and connect with colleagues throughout the year.
