Take a stroll down any social media feed right now and you are sure to find a funny meme, gif, or quote that stops and grabs your attention for a moment, and probably resonates with you in some capacity.
The same effect can happen for your students in your online course when you do something to...
1) grab their attention and
2) make them laugh for a second,
3) think about something from a different angle,
4) give them a quote that will be stuck in their head for the day.
Memes and GIFs
Funny personal story – record it!
Memorable quote
Catchy song or rhyme
Interesting video
Think of the elements listed above as tools to aid you in creating memorable learning moments in your online course. That said, be sure not to go overboard!
Adding interest and humor to your course is meant to boost engagement and learning—not distract from it.