How Interactive can a Lecture Become?
Year: 2014
Editor: Erik Bohemia, Arthur Eger, Wouter Eggink, Ahmed Kovacevic, Brian Parkinson, Wessel Wits
Author: Koohgilani, Mehran
Series: E&PDE
Institution: Faculty of Science & Technology, Bournemouth University
Section: Learning Spaces
Page(s): 184-189
ISBN: 978-1-904670-56-8
Abstract
The uses of technology have been well documented and many people have tried to use the available technology. A pilot study has been implemented in order to facilitate the use of social media, portable devices, forums and the good old chalk and talk technique to bring the big lectures back to life. Improve the student experience and the learning by engaging everyone. The dynamic environment of the lectures would be enhanced by allowing interaction on all levels from delivery of the unit to questions and answers to setting and sitting examinations and assignments. Even the feedback mechanism would need to change. The research would require a huge shift in the way everything is done and the cultural consequences of the change may be more of effect towards the academics, especially ones with longer teaching experience.
Keywords: Social media, interactivity, digital media, teaching methodology