[Encouraging experiences of interactive lectures].
BACKGROUND
Traditional lectures typically represent unidirectional transfer of information from teacher to students whilst interactive lectures involve student activity.


METHODS
We analyzed the experiences of students and teachers of interactive lectures by observation and questionnaires during a course organized by Helsinki Biomedical Graduate School.


RESULTS
Teachers and the majority of students found interactive lectures highly motivating although we observed that only a fraction of students participated in discussions. Students were of the opinion that interactivity improved their learning.


CONCLUSIONS
Supplementing lectures with interactive elements encourages students to adopt active learning techniques.
Lehtonen
Sanna
S
Helsingin yliopisto, Haartman-instituutti, bakteriologian ja immunologian osasto, PL 21, 00014 Helsingin yliopisto.
Linden
Anni-Maija
AM
Ojala
Päivi M
PM
Polvi
Anne
A
Sallinen
Ville
V
Viranta
Suvi
S
D004503:Education, Medical, Graduate; D005180:Faculty, Medical; D005387:Finland; D006801:Humans; D013337:Students, Medical; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods*