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Increasing Engagement during Online Learning through the Use of Interactive Slides.

Nazzy Pakpour¹, Isabel Souto², Pamela Schaffer³

¹Department of Biological Sciences, California State University East Bay, Hayward, California, USA.

Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education

|October 1, 2021

Summary

Creating interactive, web-based slides offers an economical solution to enhance student engagement in asynchronous online microbiology courses. This approach makes complex topics more approachable and the learning experience more enjoyable and interactive.

Keywords:

distance learning interactive slides online learning student engagement

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Online Education
Microbiology Pedagogy

Background:

Asynchronous online instruction presents challenges in maintaining student engagement and motivation.
The shift to online learning has resulted in static, linear content delivery, limiting interactive experiences.
There is a need for innovative pedagogical methods to replicate laboratory experiences in virtual settings.

Purpose of the Study:

To present web-based interactive slides as an economical and accessible method for creating engaging virtual laboratory experiences.
To provide a creative pedagogical approach for asynchronous online instruction.
To make complex microbiology content more approachable and the learning process more enjoyable for students.

Main Methods:

Detailed instructions for producing web-based interactive slides are provided.
An example interactive slide for an introductory microbiology class is included.
The approach facilitates nonlinear and asynchronous content exploration.

Main Results:

Web-based interactive slides offer a viable solution for recreating laboratory experiences online.
This method enhances student engagement and motivation in asynchronous learning environments.
Interactive slides can simplify complex microbiology concepts for students.

Conclusions:

Web-based interactive slides are an effective tool for improving asynchronous online learning in microbiology.
This pedagogical approach addresses the limitations of static online content.
The method promotes a more interactive, enjoyable, and accessible learning experience.