10 active teaching methods that work digitally
Engaging students actively is possible with simple teaching methods. Give them a session code, add a quiz or poll every 3-5 slides, and use layered slides for differentiation. Lectame supports each of these methods natively — integrated into the slides, with no separate tools.
Try teaching methods now01Poll for opinion gauging
Ask at the start: "What do you think the right answer is?" — before you give the explanation. Activates prior knowledge.
In Lectame: Multiple choice poll, anonymous, real-time bar chart.
02Quiz question for comprehension check
After each block of slides: a question to check whether the material lands. Adjust immediately when there are many wrong answers.
In Lectame: Quiz Flow places questions automatically at the right moments.
03Open question for reflection
"Where do you think you can apply this in your work placement?" — connect theory to practice.
In Lectame: Open answers come in real time; you see every response.
04Word cloud for brainstorming
"What words does this theme bring to mind?" — visualizes collective thinking.
In Lectame: Word cloud element, larger words = mentioned more often.
05Case studies for application
Give a short real-world case and ask: "What would you do?" — deeper processing than theory.
In Lectame: Case Flow generates professional-context cases automatically.
06Comparison with peers
"Who has a different answer?" — show 2 different perspectives side by side, spark debate.
In Lectame: Real-time answers, grouped to make differences visible.
07Ranking question
"Put these 5 steps in the right order" — tests understanding of sequence.
In Lectame: Drag-and-drop ranking via participant screens.
08Pin-the-spot on an image
"Click where the error is" — visual exercise for anatomy, engineering, code review.
In Lectame: Clickable image, all click positions visible on your main screen.
09Request an in-depth layer
Fast learners click through to the extra layer, others stay on the basics. Differentiation without repetition.
In Lectame: Layered slides — a core feature of Lectame.
10Group question with subgroups
Split the class into 3 groups, give each group its own case, then compare answers plenary.
In Lectame: Session code + group variable, comparison on the main screen.
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Frequently asked questions
How can I engage students more actively in a presentation?+
Give students a session code, add a quiz or poll every 3-5 slides, and use layered slides so fast learners get more depth. Lectame supports this natively through interaction elements integrated into the slides.
Which active teaching methods work best digitally?+
Polls for gauging opinion, multiple choice quizzes for comprehension checks, open questions for reflection, word clouds for brainstorming, case studies for application, and peer comparison for debate. Lectame supports all six.
How often should I use active teaching methods in a lesson?+
Research (Freeman et al. 2014) suggests some form of interaction at least every 10-15 minutes. For a 50-minute lecture that's 3-4 moments. Lectame supports this by suggesting one interaction element per block of slides.
Do active teaching methods also work for quiet or shy students?+
Yes, especially there. Anonymous polls and quiz questions via a session code give students room to take part without exposing themselves. Shy students participate significantly more often in digital than in spoken forms of interaction.