Microlearning

Prepared by: Ankita Jiyani Mangtani

  • Microlearning
  • Elements of Microlearning
  • Benefits
  • Types of Microlearning
  • Use cases of Microlearning
  • Comparison of Micro and Macro Learning

Content Covered

What is Microlearning?

  • Learning strategy provides learning in small and focused content pieces
  • Information chunked in small digestible learning nuggets
  • Bite-sized pieces of information are easily accessible
  • Make learning more engaging and immersive

Elements of Microlearning

Graininess

Brevity

Variation

Microlearning

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Improve Learning Retention

3

Faster Learning

5

Boosted Learner Efficiency

2

Better Learner Satisfaction

4

Raised Engagement

Benefits of Microlearning

Types of Microlearning

It is a technique to keep students interested in the material since they make learning enjoyable and participatory. 

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Animations

It represents information graphically. They aid in engagingly delivering succinct, concise pieces of information.

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Infographic

It is a short, animated video that is designed to explain a concept, product, or service in a simple and engaging way.

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Explainer Videos

Inforgraphic Sample

Types of Microlearning

These are small, bite-sized pieces of learning content that are designed to deliver a single concept or idea.

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Micro Nuggets

These are short audio recordings that deliver small, digestible chunks of information. These are typically under five minutes in length to cover a wide range of topics.

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Micro Podcasts

They help learners to reinforce their knowledge and understanding of the content. It can be in the form of quizzes, surveys, case studies.

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Assessments

Micro Nugget Sample

  • Training on new software or tools

  • Just-in-time learning

  • Compliance training

  • Product training

  • Language learning

When to use Microlearning

  • Complex and comprehensive topic

  • Topic that require hands-on training

  • Lack of engagement

  • Lack of resources

  • Compliance training with legal consequences

When to avoid Microlearning

Size of Information

Microlearning

Macro learning

Type of Learning

Complexity

Time Spent

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