Microlecture
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The term microlecture refers to short-form instructional content for online and mobile learning, that is typically 60 seconds to three minutes in length.[1]
When used in flipped classrooms, which aim to reduce in-class lectures, microlectures are often tailored to student progress based on the results of quizzes or other formative assessments.[2]
According to Matt Crosslin, an instructor at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, microlectures follow a constructivist approach.[3]
David Penrose, an instructional designer and eLearning consultant at San Juan College, has articulated the process for creating microlectures.[1][4][5][6][7]
These lectures are combined with specific activities designed to promote the epistemic engagement of the learner.[citation needed]
The response of the higher education community was mixed, with some positive[8][9][10][11] and some negative.[12][improper synthesis?]
The interest surrounding the use of microlectures has continued to grow, even outside of the United States, to places like Hong Kong University,[13] Yantai Nanshai University,[14] Liaoning Police Academy, and East China Normal University.[15] In the United States, the use of microlectures are even considered a part of the Pandemic Response Plans.[16] Additionally, even scholars at schools like Princeton University (Humanities Resource Center),[17] UNC's School of Government,[18] Humboldt State University,[19] University of West Florida, and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign support the importance of an innovative teaching-learning approach for learners in the 21st century.[citation needed]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Shieh, David (2009-03-06). "These Lectures Are Gone in 60 Seconds". The Chronicle of Higher Education. Retrieved 2025-10-17.
- ^ van Alten, David C.D.; Phielix, Chris; Janssen, Jeroen; Kester, Liesbeth (2019). "Effects of flipping the classroom on learning outcomes and satisfaction: A meta-analysis". Educational Research Review. 28 100281. doi:10.1016/j.edurev.2019.05.003.
- ^ Crosslin, Matt (2009-03-04). "Microlectures: A Constructivist's Dream Come True". EduGeek Journal. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
- ^ "Commentary: Using technology to improve access, success". www.communitycollegetimes.com. Archived from the original on 2012-05-14. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
- ^ "Microlectures turn lessons into interactive snippets". The State News. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
- ^ Robledo, L. (2009, March 18). Small school expands use of 'one-minute lectures'. Brown Daily Herald, 144(38), 5-6. Retrieved on March 26, 2009 from "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-09-30. Retrieved 2009-03-26.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Teaching in One-Minute Snippets -". Campus Technology. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
- ^ Baltzer, J. (2009). "Online degrees evolve to meet new demands". Trustee Quarterly. 32 (4): 34–35.
- ^ Demski, Jennifer (2009-11-01). "Micro & Macro Video". Campus Technology. Retrieved 2025-10-17.
- ^ Humboldt State University. (2009, October 8). Micro-lectures: Just-in-time teaching for critical topics and skills. Retrieved on January 21, 2010 from "Micro-lectures: Just-in-time teaching for critical topics and skills - Learning & Teaching Tips - CELT". Archived from the original on 2010-06-09. Retrieved 2010-01-22.
- ^ Morris, L.V. (2009). "Little Lectures?". Innovative Higher Education. 34 (2): 67–68. doi:10.1007/s10755-009-9108-1.
- ^ "Lilliputians of Higher Education Invent Microlectures". The Fourth Policeman. 2009-03-03. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
- ^ "Minutes of a meeting of the Knowledge Team held on Friday, 24 April 2009". lib.hku.hk. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
- ^ Zhang, Y.C. (2013) Microlecture Construction Research and Thinking. China Education Network, 10, 1-2
- ^ Liu, M. and Zhu, Z. (2013). Design analysis and model building of micro lectures. China Educational Technology, 12, 127-131
- ^ "Faculty Guide for Pandemic Planning". University of St. Thomas. 2009. Archived from the original on 2010-05-28.
- ^ Brady, A (2009-03-09). "Microlectures in distance and online learning". Archived from the original on 2011-07-20.
- ^ Cunningham, C. (2009, March 8). Micro-lectures: A cure for content bloat. Teaching and Learning Support. Retrieved on January 21, 2010 from "Micro-lectures: A Cure for Content Bloat | Teaching & Learning Support". Archived from the original on 2010-06-13. Retrieved 2010-01-22.
- ^ HSU. (2011, October 13). Microlectures by Joan Van Duzer: Just-in-time teaching for critical topics and skills. Retrieved on November 5, 2012 from "Micro-lectures, by Joan van Duzer: Just-in-time teaching for critical topics and skills - Learning & Teaching Tips - CELT". Archived from the original on 2012-12-14. Retrieved 2012-11-09.