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The term '''microlecture''' is NOT''not'' used here to refer to [[microcontent]] for [[microlearning]], but to actual instructional content that is formatted for [[E-learning|online]] and [[mobile learning]] using a constructivist approach. More specifically, as described in the [[Chronicle of Higher Education]],<ref>Shieh, David. (2009). These lectures are gone in 60 seconds. ''Chronicle of Higher Education'', 55(26), A1,A13.</ref> these are approximately 60 second presentations with a specific structure. They are not just brief (one minute) presentations: although Dr. McGrew had success with "one minute lectures"<ref>{{cite journal | last1 = McGrew | first1 = L. A. | year = 1993 | title = A 60-second course in Organic Chemistry | url = | journal = Journal of Chemistry Education | volume = 70 | issue = 7| pages = 543–544 | doi = 10.1021/ed070p543 }}</ref> at the [[University of Northern Iowa]] as did Dr. Kee <ref>{{cite journal | last1 = Kee | first1 = T.P. | year = 1995 | title = The one minute lecture | url = | journal = Education in Chemistry | volume = 32 | issue = | pages = 100–101 }}</ref> at the [[University of Leeds]].

David M. Penrose (aka the One Minute Professor), an independent instructional designer and eLearning consultant, has articulated the process for creating these '''microlectures'''. As stated (Shea, 2009), these specific [[lecture]]s are combined with specific activities designed to promote the epistemic engagement<ref>{{cite journal | last1 = Shea | first1 = P. | last2 = Bidjerano | first2 = T. | year = 2009 | title = Community of inquiry as a theoretical framework to foster "epistemic engagement" and "cognitive presence" in online education | url = | journal = Computers and Education | volume = 52 | issue = 3| pages = 543–553 | doi = 10.1016/j.compedu.2008.10.007 }}</ref> of the learner. The response of the Higher Education community was mixed, with some positive<ref>Loginquitas, E. (2009, March 7). One-Minute Lectures?! ''Instructional Design Open Studio''. Retrieved March 8, 2009, from http://id.ome.ksu.edu/blog/2009/mar/7/one-minute-lectures/</ref><ref>Lipowski, J. (2009, March 17). Microlectures turn lessons into interactive snippets. ''The State News'', Retrieved on March 26, 2009 from http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/03/microlectures_turn_lessons_into_interactive_snippets</ref><ref>Robledo, L. (2009, March 18). Small school expands use of 'one-minute lectures'. ''Brown Daily Herald'', 144(38), 5-6. Retrieved on March 26, 2009 from http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper472/documents/4758x8h8.pdf</ref><ref>{{cite journal | last1 = Baltzer | first1 = J. | year = 2009 | title = Online degrees evolve to meet new demands | url = | journal = Trustee Quarterly | volume = 32 | issue = 4| pages = 34–35 }}</ref><ref>Demski, J. (2009). Micro & Macro Video. ''Campus Technology'', 23(3), 14,16</ref><ref>Crosslin, M. (2009, March 4). Microlectures: A constructivist's dream come true. ''EduGeek Journal''. Retrieved on January 21, 2010 from http://www.edugeekjournal.com/2009/03/04/microlectures-a-constructivists-dream-come-true/</ref><ref>Humboldt State University. (2009, October 8). Micro-lectures: Just-in-time teaching for critical topics and skills. Retrieved on January 21, 2010 from http://www3.humboldt.edu/celt/tips/micro-lectures_just-in-time_teaching_for_critical_topics_and_skills/</ref><ref>Henninger, P. (2009). The Journal Editorial Report, March 7, 2009. ''Fox News''. Retrieved on January 21, 2010 from http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,507165,00.html</ref><ref>{{cite journal | doi = 10.1007/s10755-009-9108-1 | last1 = Morris | first1 = L.V. | year = 2009 | title = Little Lectures? | url = | journal = Innovative Higher Education | volume = 34 | issue = 2| pages = 67–68 }}</ref><ref>DeCastro, S. (2010, April 22). Commentary: Using technology to improve access, success. ''Community College Times.'' Retrieved on November 5, 2012 from http://www.communitycollegetimes.com/Pages/Campus-Issues/Using-technology-to-improve-access-success.aspx</ref><ref>OIT. (2009, June 8). Microlectures. ''TechOIT.'' Retrieved on November 5, 2012 from http://blogs.umass.edu/teachoit/2009/06/09/microlectures/</ref> and some negative.<ref>Krajewski, B. (2009, March 3). Lilliputians of Higher Education Invent Microlectures. ''The Fourth Policeman''. Retrieved March 4, from http://brucekrajewski.wordpress.com/2009/03/03/lilliputians-of-higher-education/</ref>

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== See also ==

* [[Instructional Designdesign]]

* [[Microcontent]]

* [[Microlearning]]

* [[E-learning|Online Learninglearning]]

== References ==