Social-media Inspired Visual Distractions during Lecture
May 8 @ 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
This event is part of the 2026 Celebrate Learning Week, taking place from May 4 – 8, 2026.
Digital platforms are ubiquitous with students today, expecting and relying on tools such as hybrid learning models, messaging apps, and games. While many of these tools can be used in the classroom to improve learning and promote active engagement, they often introduce harmful distractions to learning. In stark contrast, social media uses distractions specifically to promote engagement in content, which offers a potential wealth of untapped pedagogy if used appropriately in the classroom.
This interactive presentation will describe a pilot lecture using techniques inspired by split-screen content, the impact, and student feedback of this intervention to improve student engagement.
Please register to secure your spot.
