A microlecture is a type of short-form instructional content for online and mobile learning, typically 60 seconds to three minutes long. These lectures are combined with specific activities designed to promote the epistemic engagement of the learner.
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.
According to Matt Crosslin, an instructor at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, microlectures follow a constructivist approach. David Penrose, an instructional designer and eLearning consultant at San Juan College, has articulated the process for creating microlectures.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
The interest surrounding the use of microlectures has grown outside of the United States to places like Hong Kong University, Yantai Nanshai University,Zhang, Y.C. (2013) Microlecture Construction Research and Thinking. China Education Network, 10, 1-2 Liaoning Police Academy, and East China Normal University.Liu, M. and Zhu, Z. (2013). Design analysis and model building of micro lectures. China Educational Technology, 12, 127-131 In the United States, the use of microlectures is considered a part of the Pandemic Response Plans. Even scholars at schools like Princeton University, UNC's School of Government,Cunningham, C. (2009, March 8). Micro-lectures: A cure for content bloat. Teaching and Learning Support. Retrieved on January 21, 2010 from Humboldt State University,HSU. (2011, October 13). Microlectures by Joan Van Duzer: Just-in-time teaching for critical topics and skills. Retrieved on November 5, 2012 from the 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.
The response of the higher education community is mostly positive,Humboldt State University. (2009, October 8). Micro-lectures: Just-in-time teaching for critical topics and skills. Retrieved on January 21, 2010 from but some is not.
See also Instructional design Microcontent Microlearning Online learning
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