TED Masterclass for faculty development on microlectures

Abstract

Microlectures are short, highly focused presentations used in online, face to face or hybrid settings. When combined with active learning strategies, microlectures are meant to manage cognitive load and promote learner engagement. In response to poor attendance at traditional long lectures and a shift in students' learning preferences, we reached out to faculty interested in professional development on creating and delivering microlectures. The commercially available TED Masterclass was developed to train primary and secondary teachers in the delivery of short, concise, TED-style presentations. We implemented a longitudinal faculty development curriculum, using TED Masterclass as a foundational learning resource, to develop health professions faculty skills in microlecture creation and delivery.