Why Students Tune Out in Large Lectures and How to Win Them Back
If you have ever looked out at a sea of laptops and blank stares, you are not alone. Large lecture halls can feel like you are talking at students, not with them. Even when the material is important, many students disengage by zoning out, scrolling, or simply not showing up (and don’t get me started on the headphones). The good news is that research shows disengagement is not inevitable. With the right teaching practices, you can turn passive lectures into active, memorable learning experiences.
