Microlearning

March 15, 2016

Microlearning In Online Training: 5 Advantages And 3 Disadvantages

There are times when "bite-sized" is better, and corporate learners only need small amounts of information to tackle everyday challenges. In this article, I'll explore the 5 advantages and 3 disadvantages of microlearning in online training, which breaks knowledge down into easily digestible units or modules.

by Christopher Pappas

March 7, 2016

3 Reasons Modern Learners Want Bite-Sized Online Training

Bite-sized online training is gaining in popularity with modern learners; here are 3 reasons they want bite-sized online training that is less than 10 minutes long.

by Steve Penfold

February 15, 2016

5 Ways Microlearning Applies To Informal Learning

Below are 5 aspects of microlearning that can also be used in informal learning.

by Jayme Jenkins

February 4, 2016

3 Things Google Can Teach Us About Microlearning

Recently my 10-year-old was working on a school project about state capitals, and he began asking questions about Montgomery, the capital of the state where he was born. But we haven’t lived in Alabama for almost a decade, so I couldn’t come up with much more than it being home to the minor league baseball team with the best nickname in all of sports (Go Biscuits!). In the time it took me to fondly reminisce about the yellow baseball hats, my 14-year-old found a wealth of information about Montgomery history and current events. She was, of course, holding her phone, having just completed a Google search for Montgomery, Alabama, and it occurred to me that she had just gone through a microlearning experience.

by Keith Gibson

January 18, 2016

Is Your Organization Ready To Implement Microlearning?

When it comes to corporate training, has your organization hit a wall? Or worse, is your company training no longer effective with employees? Whether you’re onboarding new employees or introducing new software/programs within a department, it’s important that organizational training techniques are not only up-to-date, but remain effective for every type of learner within your company. Enter microlearning. But is every organization cut out for it?

by Jayme Jenkins

November 16, 2015

6 Ideas To Help You Create Nano-Learning In Under 15 Minutes 

Fast-paced organizations need just-in-time (JIT) learning. Nano or micro-learning gives learning managers a quick and simple way to adapt to the fast-changing needs of their learners. In this article, I'll show you how to create nano-learning in under 15 minutes.

by Li Whybrow

September 21, 2015

Is Bite Sized Learning The Future Of eLearning?

Rapid proliferation of mobile devices, shrinking training budgets, and time constraints have changed the way eLearning is designed, developed, and delivered. Traditional methods have given way to the development of new bite sized learning modules. Is this going to be the future?

by Ayesha Habeeb Omer, Ph.D

July 24, 2015

5 Steps To Address Micro Learning Moments: The New Learning Journey - Part 1

There has been a lot of buzz in the learning industry about micro learning and about shorter learning experiences having a better impact with learners. Several companies are implementing learning production and distribution models based on targeted content nuggets or pills that let learners control their learning time and ensure that learning occurs at the time of need.

by Alfredo Leone

June 11, 2015

Microlearning Breaks Down Training To Build It Up

With employees who are busy with other duties and often on the go, using microlearning by giving learners bite-sized programs frequently fits into their work day more easily than traditional training. However, making microlearning non-linear helps you deconstruct your eLearning content further, so that you can easily personalize it and successfully meet different learner needs.

by Jayme Jenkins

June 6, 2015

Why Video Is The Best Medium For Microlearning

Microlearning is where training is headed; but which is the best medium to deliver your content in order to improve knowledge transfer?

by John Eades

November 11, 2014

Microlearning Pros and Cons

Microlearning has its own pros and cons. The pros outweigh the cons significantly. It encourages short-term learning and helps students to remember things.

by Sandip Kar

July 6, 2014

Why Microlearning Is HUGE And How To Be A Part Of It

Microlearning is a way of teaching and delivering content to learners in small, very specific bursts. The learners are in control of what and when they’re learning. Why has Microlearning has blown up recently? (Pardon the pun) To answer this question, you have to take a look at who comprises a majority of learners. By 2025, Millennials alone will make up that 75 percent of the workforce. The average attention span of the Millennial generation is 90 seconds.

by John Eades