Multimedia course content, such as podcasts, narrated PowerPoint presentations, and videos, are playing a larger role in today’s educational environment. Multimedia content is also a great way to enhance active learning strategies within the hybrid or fully online class setting. However, watching a video or listening to an audio clip doesn’t always mean that learning has occurred.

In an article written for Faculty Focus, Emily Moore provides suggestions to help increase the effectiveness of multimedia utilized as part of course content including the use of multimedia as a:

• Guided lesson
• Springboard for in-depth discussion
• Springboard for critical thinking
• Way to strengthen online research skills while driving conceptual understanding

Are you using multimedia as part of your course content? Has it helped to enhance active learning within your classes? Share your experiences and best practices in the comments section below.

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