From Passive to Impactful: A Practical Guide to Interactive Lecture Design


Presenter: Samantha Lemus, Ph.D., Director of Faculty Development, Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Education, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Time: 12:05pm -1:00pm
Description: Participants will explore practical strategies for transforming traditional lectures into dynamic, interactive learning experiences. Through a structured framework and real-world examples, participants will learn how to design a lecture that balances content delivery with active engagement. Whether you’re teaching in-person or online, this session will provide tools to foster learner participation, improve retention, and make your lectures more impactful.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this workshop, participants will:
1. Identify key elements of an interactive lecture and explain how they contribute to learner engagement and retention.
2. Apply a structured framework to design a lecture hour that integrates interactive components throughout.
3. Select and implement active learning strategies appropriate for different lecture formats and learning goals.
Location:
Online Zoom
Registration:
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