Active learning techniques can be used to engage students and help them take ownership of their learning. Some active learning techniques discussed in the document include using clickers or other polling systems to get students interacting, having students physically move around the room for different activities, using games like library bingo, incorporating nonlinear PowerPoint presentations, and quick informal audio recordings. The presenter advocates for active learning techniques to create an environment where students see relevance in the material and are actively engaged rather than just having information delivered to them.