A new study has suggested that attending lectures with follow-up is more effective than just watching recordings. According to the study by researchers, attending lectures and following up on certain points is more effective than just watching recorded lectures without any follow-up or attending without reviewing the material.
The study involved analyzing the academic performance of college students who attended lectures and then either reviewed certain points or substituted for missed lectures. The researchers found that these students performed better than those who attended lectures without any follow-up or just watched recorded lectures.
“Our findings suggest that attending lectures and then catching up on or reviewing certain points that were included can lead to better academic performance,” said the lead researcher. “It’s important for students to actively engage with the lecture material, rather than passively absorbing it.”
The study also found that substituting for missed lectures with review materials, such as lecture notes or recordings, was an effective way to keep up with course material and improve academic performance.
The researchers noted that while recorded lectures can be a convenient way for students to access course material, they should be used in conjunction with attending lectures and reviewing material to maximize their effectiveness.
Overall, the study suggests that attending lectures and actively engaging with the material through follow-up is key to academic success in college.
The data was collected from a one-semester introduction to Business Economics course taken by around 200 postgraduate students each year. The sample included students from the 2017/18 and 2018/19 academic years, and attendance at lectures and seminars was voluntary. The research suggests that academics should encourage attendance and use of lecture recordings, but not to replace live lectures entirely.
The study also found no statistically significant difference in the performance of students with disability access plans. However, the sample size was limited, and more research is needed in this area.
