Learning is not a spectator sport. To truly learn, you must listen critically, talk about what you are learning, write about it, relate it to past experiences, and make what you learn part of yourself. Participation is the heart of active learning. When we say something in class, we are more likely to remember it than we will when someone else says something. When a teacher tosses a question your way or you have a question to ask, remembering the day’s lesson actually becomes easier.