Student Engagement in Hands On Lab Activities: Meaningful Ways to Engage Students and Grade in Building Science Courses

In this video from the Building Efficiency for a Sustainable Tomorrow (BEST) center, speakers Robert Nirenberg and Ted Wilinski discuss using hands-on lab activities to engage students in building science courses. This discussion was held at the 2025 BEST Center Annual Institute: Ensuring Sustainability: Energy Efficient Buildings & Technician Education. Nirenberg and Wilinski begin by defining lab activities and explaining how lab work provides opportunities for project-based learning. The discussion covers key considerations in planning lab activities, including format, engagement potential, assessment, and grading.

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