Indian Journal of Recent Development Systems for Digitization

ISSN: 2584-1009 (Online)

Incorporating Multimedia and Interactive Elements in Micro-Lessons

Author(s)

Brindha, S.* and Sivakumar, R.D.**

• Former Assistant Professor of Business Administration, Sivakasi 

** Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, Bell Institute, Sivakasi

Abstract

The development of digital technologies has completely changed the world of education, inspiring the creation of cutting-edge teaching strategies that include students in learning activities that are more immersive and interactive. This essay addresses the idea of micro lessons, which are concise, concentrated learning units created to effectively communicate particular curricular material. The study highlights how crucial it is to include multimedia and interactive components in micro lessons in order to improve learning outcomes and student engagement. The study begins with a summary of micro-lessons and their benefits, emphasizing their capacity to accommodate various learning preferences and encourage self-paced learning. The use of multimedia components in micro lessons is then covered in depth, including images, videos, and audio. By helping students visualize ideas, giving them examples from real-world situations, and promoting deeper understanding, multimedia features successfully support text-based information. They also take into account the preferences of both aural and visual learners, enhancing accessibility in general. The research also examines interactive components found in micro-lessons, such as tests, simulations, and interactive activities. These characteristics actively involve students, motivating them to participate and use what they have learned. Interactivity encourages problem-solving, critical thinking, and active learning, allowing students to build knowledge through engaging activities. The advantages of including interactive and multimedia components in micro lessons go beyond engagement. Such strategies can boost motivation, information retention, and overall learning effectiveness, according to studies. In addition, the paper covers factors that educators should take into account when choosing and incorporating multimedia and interactive features, such as technology accessibility, relevance to learning objectives, and pedagogical alignment. The study concludes by offering a series of best practices and useful recommendations for creating and implementing micro lessons with multimedia and interactive components. These recommendations focus on learner-centered strategies and distinct learning objectives while addressing the proper use of multimedia, interactivity, and instructional design principles. In conclusion, adding multimedia and interactive components to micro lessons has the potential to significantly improve learning by engrossing students, boosting understanding, and encouraging the building of meaningful information. Educators can develop engaging and interactive learning environments that support students' achievement in the digital age by adopting these cutting-edge techniques.

Keywords: Multimedia, Interactive elements, Micro-lessons, Digital technologies, Learning styles, Pedagogical alignment, Critical thinking and Learner-centered approach

Volume : 1

Issue : 1

Pages : 75-95

Date of Publication : December 2023

DOI : 10.5281/zenodo.10417470  

Published By

IJRDSD

Published In

Indian Journal of Recent Development Systems for Digitization