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Professors spend a lot of time crafting hourlong lectures. The prospect of boiling them down to 60 seconds — or even five minutes — may seem daunting. David Penrose, a independent course designer who developed San Juan College's microlectures, suggests that it can be done in five steps:

<li>* List the key concepts you are trying to convey in the 60-minute lecture.<br>

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<li>List the key concepts you are trying to convey in the 60-minute lecture.<br>

That series of phrases will form the core of your microlecture.<br>

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<li>* Write a 15 to 30-second introduction and conclusion.<br>

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<li>Write a 15 to 30-second introduction and conclusion.<br>

They will provide context for your key concepts.<br>

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<li>* Record these three elements using a microphone and Web camera. <br>

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<li>Record these three elements using a microphone and Web camera. <br>

(Your information-technology department can provide advice and facilities.)<br>

If you want to produce an audio-only lecture, no Webcam is necessary.<br>

The finished product should be 60 seconds to three minutes long.<br>

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<li>* Design an assignment to follow the lecture that will direct students to readings or activities that allow them to explore the key concepts. <br>

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<li>Design an assignment to follow the lecture that will direct students to readings or activities that allow them to explore the key concepts. <br>

Combined with a written assignment, that should allow students to learn the material.<br>

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<li>* Upload the video and assignment to your course-management software.</li>

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<li>Upload the video and assignment to your course-management software.</li>

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