Mini-lectures: a taster to engage the audience for the main event

By Matthew J. Ingram, Simeon Crane, Alan Mokree, Marion E. Curdy, Bhavik A. Patel

Issue 366 | Page 87 | Published Sep 2017

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This article explores the use of pre-recorded video mini-lectures to support and enhance traditional face-to-face lectures for undergraduate students. Mini-lectures guide students through key concepts so that they can understand and assimilate key content before attending lectures.

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