Use short lectures with activities to ensure student engagement
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This section begins with a course demonstration showcasing how short lectures can be paired with interactive activities to maintain student engagement. Following this, an expert shares strategies for structuring lectures into manageable segments, incorporating active learning breaks, and using techniques like think-pair-share to create an effective and engaging learning experience.
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Implementation Resource
Using Short Videos With Activities in Online Courses
Integrating short lectures with active learning activities is a proven approach to enhancing student engagement and retention. By keeping lecture segments brief—ideally under 15 minutes—you create natural opportunities to break up content with interactive exercises that promote understanding and critical thinking. Between lectures, incorporating activities such as paired discussions, problem-solving, and case studies allows students to immediately apply concepts, reinforcing learning and encouraging collaborative skills.