This webinar describes microlearning, explains why it is so important, and reviews how to design, implement, and evaluate microlearning.

Learning a new skill, such as a language or instrument, is best accomplished through little, repeating chunks of study. The benefits of microlearning for professional development and efficiency are becoming increasingly apparent. Multiple studies have shown that students perform better and retain knowledge when presented with material in bite-sized pieces rather than all at once.

Microlearning is typically facilitated by the use of technology. Only since the early 2000s, when computers and the Internet offered a new way to assist students, has this technique become the subject of rigorous scientific study. The proliferation of mobile devices has made it much simpler for students to access microlearning modules whenever and wherever they like.

When doing a complex or infrequently performed job, microlearning can be employed as performance support, with the learner accessing the segment at the time of need. Microlearning can supplement longer-term education as well. To refresh their knowledge after, say, a half-day of in-person training, students can refer back to these microlearning segments that contain the most important information.

Areas Covered

Course Level - Intermediate

Who Should Attend

Why Should You Attend

You should attend this session to learn what is microlearning, why it is important, and how to make use of it. Here are some of the reasons why microlearning is more effective than standard learning experiences:

When learners have easy access to bite-sized learning content, they may absorb it at their own pace, wherever they are, and most crucially, when they are "ready."

Because short, bite-sized courses are more concentrated, learners are less likely to forget extraneous knowledge. This facilitates retention and leads to greater than the mere 8 percent back-on-the-job behavioral change obtained from traditional classroom-based or online learning experiences.

Because microlearning content covers only 1-2 learning objectives, courses offer 4-5 learned takeaways on average.

Topic Background

According to studies, the human attention span is becoming increasingly short. So being able to quickly capture your trainee's attention is critical. Keeping their attention from beginning to end by presenting training content in various, shorter bursts will aid in retention. This training has a name: it's called microlearning. Microlearning is a form of training that consists of providing brief bursts of information. Instead of a sit-down training session lasting several hours to a full day, learners absorb new material in bite-size chunks.