Indian Journal of Recent Development Systems for Digitization

ISSN: 2584-1009 (Online)

Implementing Micro-Lessons in Online and Blended Learning Environments

Author(s)

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

* Former Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration, Sivakasi 

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

Abstract

This paper examines micro-lessons in online and blended learning, which can increase student engagement and learning outcomes through efficacy. Micro-teaching, which is incredibly short and is accompanied by concentrated information stream, has become popular as an educational method for dealing with the problems posed by online or blended learning. With the help of a review of previously published literature, the research is centered on the theory of micro-lessons and their possible advantages within digital learning. The approach to the educational delivery includes building new micro-lessons in the digital and blended courses in which videos, audio files and interactive decisions play the role of teachers. Data can be obtained across a few channels, such as student performance metrics, engagement analytics with the platform, and qualitative feedback that both learners and instructors provide. The outcomes reveal micro-lessons are in many ways useful for students such as the rise of engagement, retention of content, and timely learning. Moreover, the modular design of Micro-Lesson provides a personalized and adaptive learning approach by creating an environment that is flexible in meeting the needs of different learning styles. Nevertheless, issues of presenting content, instructional design, and technological infrastructure might impede the smooth roll-out of micro-lessons. This paper is an analysis of overcoming the challenges to using micro-lessons in online and blended courses and it proposes practical recommendations to educators and instructors designers. The outcomes reveal micro-lessons as a prospective pedagogical technique that might be better than traditional ones in teaching and learning in digital education contexts, and, therefore, we call for further inquiries to evaluate the long-term effectiveness and scalability.

Keywords : Micro-lessons, online learning, blended learning, digital education, student engagement, learning outcomes, instructional design, multimedia, interactive activities, personalized learning, adaptive instruction, pedagogy, educational technology.

Volume : 1

Issue : 6

Pages : 25-37

Date of Publication : May 2024

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IJRDSD

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Indian Journal of Recent Development Systems for Digitization