The PowerPoint-based JiTT approach in this pilot
study can be varied and in some ways improved for
teaching and learning in higher education. For instance,
students suggested in the survey that a link to the online
discussion board should be added so that students can
follow up and discuss what is still unclear about the
topic after the JiTT exercise and lecture. Another
possible approach would be to make the PowerPoint
presentation a group-based exercise and thus enhance
more peer-assisted learning in the preparation of the
PowerPoint. As it was, the lecture modules and
PowerPoint questions for the slides done by the
students were developed by the lecturer, but this could
be handed over to students such that they find the
relevant material to make a PowerPoint and develop
their own questions which are answered as a peerassisted group learning exercise. The use of technology
only works if students can see the benefits for their own
learning and time management and do not feel that their
time is wasted; otherwise they resent it and disengage
from the learning process