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Learning in double time: The effect of lecture video speed on immediate and delayed comprehension

Researchers examined how lecture video playback speed affects student learning by having undergraduates watch recorded lectures at normal speed (1x), faster speeds (1.5x, 2x, 2.5x), or by watching videos more than once at increased speed. Students completed comprehension tests immediately after viewing and again one week later. The study focused on whether faster playback harms understanding or long-term retention, a common concern among instructors using recorded lectures.

Feedback Modality

Faculty feedback is an essential component of the learning process. Research suggests that the modality of the feedback is most effective when aligned to the task type and learner needs.

Feedback in your voice

Rubrics are handy tools for providing clear expectations and consistent feedback to learners, but students also welcome authentic feedback that sounds like it came from you. You can add your own “voice” through the commenting tool on the rubric in Brightspace or by adding multimedia feedback.

Improving the YouTube Experience for Your Learners

When you share a YouTube video for learners, annoying ads can disrupt the viewing experience and detract from the valuable content you chose. While the video may contain useful information, these interruptions can break the flow of learning and distract from the material. You also can’t track whether they watched the video. Here are two effective solutions:

Create Interactive Learning Activities

From Lumen Learning, a new free platform that allows you to curate your own OER content and then use that to create interactive learning activities for your students: GenText Studio Website. You provide the content and learning outcomes, and the platform will create effective prompts that students paste into their LLM of choice and engage in a personalized learning experience. Try it out by clicking on Start Learning or log in to start authoring.