System and method for student engagement and active learning

A teaching aid system comprising:

• a housing comprising an exterior wall with a plurality of sides, the housing further comprises:
• at least one retaining strut formed on each side of the exterior wall of the housing;
• and at least one slot formed in a lip of the housing;
• at least one identification plate engaged to each side of the exterior wall of the housing with the at least one retaining strut;
• and
• a unique identifier on the identification plate, wherein the identification plate is configured to identify a student or group of students at whom the identification plate is pointing;
• a plurality of compartments configured in said housing wherein the compartments are configured to hold at least one engagement tool;
• a base connected to the housing, the base further comprising a drawer;
• a coating formed on each of the at least one identification plates, the coating comprising at least one of:
• a blackboard coating and a whiteboard coating.