Punctuated Lecture

During a Punctuated Lecture, students listen to the lecture for approximately 15 to 20 minutes. At the end of the lecture segment, the teacher pauses and asks students to answer a question about what they are doing at that particular moment.

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Adapting Punctuated Lecture for Online Teaching

Activity Type
  • Active/Engaged Learning
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  • Reflecting
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Teaching Problems It Solves
  • Poor Attention/Listening
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Learning Taxonomic Dimensions
  • Learning How to Learn
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