“Providing information in both audio and visual formats can just make it easier for students to process and retain information.”
–Tolu Noah
Dear Faculty,
We have almost made it to the end of the fall 2024 term! We recognize that over the next few weeks, you will be focusing on finishing grading, meeting with students, and preparing for the following semester. As you begin to think about your spring courses, we would like to share some information about the benefits of “micro-lectures” for you and your students.
What are Micro-lectures?
“A micro-lecture is a short video, usually produced by the instructor, that explains a single key concept or a specific skill. Micro-lectures have received increasing attention from researchers trying to understand how to make such videos effective, robust components of online, hybrid, or face-to-face instruction. A micro-lecture incorporates a set of innovative instruction features by including cognitive science and research findings, tackling the inadequacies of traditional instructional videos, and improving student performance in various ways.” ~ Hua Zheng
As the campus continues transitioning to Canvas, Instructional Development invites you to review the content of your online lectures and determine what video content could be transitioned into a micro-lecture. There are many benefits to micro-lectures for active engagement as well as accessibility. Instructional Development is always available to meet and consult on course content design.
We hope you have a wonderful winter break and to see you at the upcoming New Approaches to Teaching and Learning Conference!
-The ID Team
CITS | Instructional Development
Listen to the Podcast:
View Tolu Noah’s Microlecture Planning Template
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Did you know…
Closed captions and transcripts are required to ensure accessibility for people with hearing impairments, particularly those who are deaf or hard of hearing, allowing them to fully access audio and video content by providing a text representation of what is being said, including important sound effects and background noise. Did you know that closed captions and transcripts also benefit individuals with learning disabilities, non-native language speakers, or those watching in noisy environments, making content more inclusive overall? Don’t take our word for it – listen to students!
- myCourses will be unavailable on Sunday, 12/22, for up to 6 hours due to system maintenance starting at 3 AM.
- Check out the Canvas Transition Timeline updates.
2025 New Approaches to Teaching and Learning Conference:
CITS | Instructional Development Workshops:
- Fri, 12/13/24 at 10 am – Microsoft Excel Formulas and Functions
- Tue 12/10/24 at 12:00 pm – Dr. Raelynna Hale: Using VoiceThread in Language Courses
View a full list of Blackboard and Canvas workshops and self-paced offerings!
Instructional Development works with faculty to…
- Explore, design, and experiment with different teaching and learning modes.
- Research and integrate technologies that can enhance teaching and learning.
- Design and develop online courses and programs.
- Write learning outcomes, design assessments, craft activities, and develop content.
- Utilize best practices for using instructional technologies.
Feel free to contact us online to book an appointment!