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What & Why
What & Why
Micro-lectures are 5- 6-minute recorded lectures that focus on a key concept or skill. They can introduce topics before students meet in class, help students explore complicated topics in-depth, or demonstrate critical procedures.
A study of 6.9 million video-watching sessions found that shorter videos (less than 6 minutes) were more engaging.
How To
How To
Determine your learning objective
Write a script
Determine your presentation style
Don’t try to be perfect; just be you
Maintain an upbeat, energetic tone
Do not try to teach too much material in too short a time
How to Increase Engagement
How to Increase Engagement
Segment lessons (in advance) into 5- 6-minute videos.
Intersperse a talking head with slides.
Speak fairly fast and with high enthusiasm.
Introduce motion and continuous visual flow into tutorials, along with extemporaneous speaking.
For lectures, focus more on the first-watch experience; for tutorials, add support for rewatching and skimming.
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
Create Instructional Videos (CSS page on this site)
Things You Should Know About Microlectures - EDUCAUSE article
Short and Sweet: The Educational Benefits of Microlectures and Active Learning - EDUCAUSE article
Plan and Record Engaging Microlectures - 2-page article from the Association of College and University Educators
Recording Effective Microlectures - 60-minute panel webinar from the Association of College and University Educators
Learning Tools - Microlectures - Carver College of Medicine
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