"Effective learning is not the outcome of encouraging students to passively consume and regurgitate reams of information verbatim. Rather than allow learners to simply become recipients of study notes and material, teachers need to encourage students to both physically and mentally engage in active learning."
If you are looking for a new resource that may help your students become more engaged in their studies ExamTime may be a new tool to use. This tool allows students to "proactively direct their own learning."
A number of teachers share their views on using ExamTime. One teacher stated "This powerful teaching strategy “generated excellent questioning and analytical skills in students and allowed them to have constant access to resources on a platform they find convenient.”
ExamTime allows students to use build flashcards, mindmaps, quizzes, and to take notes, plus it is free.