Use this as an opportunity to catch the students' attention. This is a "hook" to help them to prepare mentally for the upcoming instruction. You could do this in any number of ways:

  • Explain why this module is important and how the information connects to the real world.
  • Ask a thought-provoking question or make a controversial statement to create some sort of cognitive dissonance to engage their curiosity.
  • Use analogies to help students connect what they know with what they are about to learn.
  • Use images, short video or audio clips that illustrate the topics at hand. (You can insert YouTube or create video right inside Brightspace.)