Short Lectures
I like the idea of breaking up the lecture into 15 minute spans. I am going to try this and follow up with an activity and see if this keeps my students more engaged.
KEVIN,
Yes, a video will work as a break in the flow of content. The idea is to give students an opportunity to reset their brains and any change of pace and flow will enable them to do that.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
I forget to take breaks too, when lecturing. It will be good to use an activity as mentioned to break up the flow, and check for retention after a topic has been lectured on. I wonder if a relevant video would work, as that is often what I have done to break up the lecture. I like the idea of an activity or a game. I will try this as well.
Thanks
Kevin
Quetittia,
This a great way to keep students engaged. The variety of delivery is good way to help students focus on what needs to be learned and internalized.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Sandra,
I think you will the results you get from this approach. I wish you continued teaching success as you expand your expertise as a professional educator.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
I like to do short lectures with interactive pieces to go along. I like class participation so I truly love to get the students involved with my lectures. I ask them to repeat a word here and there etc.
I feel that this is most effective because it keep the students interested in the lecture (not knowing if i'm going to call on them to repeat something. Their attention span is short so I don't want to bore them with a long lecture.
I use a combination of styles, I teach with powerpoint, have students read, i prepare short lectures w/games and interactive requirements, etc.
I also find this to be a positive change to my lectures. I am going to try this in my next class. I also feel it will keep the students in an evening class more involved.
Heather,
You are going to like the results you get from this approach. Your students are going to be engaged and focused during these time spans.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
