Delivering course content
Students really are only engaged about 12-15 minutes at a time. With that in mind the mini-lecture is a great way to deliver content.
Hi Caridad,
Thank you for the kind words about the information you got from the course. You are right about the use of mini-lectures being effective. Learners need variety to keep their brains engaged and mini-lectures offers them the opportunity to redirect their minds and retain what has already been covered.
Gary
The concept of mini lectures is absolutely great. I can present different topic in a mini-lecture style and keep my students engaged. I am amazed and greatful for this technique.
I use a variety of methods of instruction within a four hour class..facilitating lecture/discussion, case study discussion, problem solving and role playing. These methods bring about students' attention resulting in a dynamic and enjoyable presentation..the four hours go very fast!!
I have found it easier to draw them back into the material after having "fun", by keeping the activities geared towards the subject being delivered.
You got to have fun stuff to do every 20 minutes or so to keep them interested.
Most of my students are young and are sometimes ready to move on in 10-15 minutes, so mini lectures and a short demos or supporting articles have been affective.
Keep it short sweet and to the point cover all the information that is needed.Then you can add your own input.
I agree. While I don't time it, I break my lecture grind every 15 minutes or so and have a brief question answer session. I know when it's time to do it from both my own delivery rythym and from the cues I get from students when they cease making eye contact with me or the board. The students' responsiveness is a very accurate measuring barometer.
Make it short and sweet to the point.
i usually lecture for 10 min and then have a quiz or challenge to change up the class i find that it helps them retain info and keeps them motivated
