This document discusses the importance of active learning and overcoming obstacles to its implementation. It provides quotes emphasizing that learning is not passive and students learn best when they are actively engaged. Some common obstacles to active learning include not having enough time to cover content, large class sizes, instructor discomfort with non-lecture approaches, and student resistance. However, these obstacles can be overcome through strategies like small group work, alternative methods of ensuring content mastery, and recognizing that some discomfort may be necessary to transition to better teaching methods. The document encourages instructors to plan their active learning lessons through storyboarding to align objectives, content, and activities.