Microlearning

How To

1. Check Whether It’s Right For Your Use Case

If your subject matter is complex, requires in-depth study, or calls for in-person training, microlearning is probably not for you. That said, it might still be a good fit as a supplementary training method.

2. Address a Single Objective or Concept per micromodule

Chunk material to the lowest level. Don’t try to squeeze an hour-long course into a series of five-minute chunks (this is NOT microlearning). What one thing will they demonstrate when done?

3. Skim The Fat

Don’t just paste chunks of your regular eLearning material into a microlearning unit and call it a day. Write short and focused content that captures the essence of what you’re trying to teach.

4. Use Multimedia To Spice Things Up

Text alone will bore your learners. Add relevant multimedia assets such as videos, photos, illustrations, and animations to keep their interest. Choose the multimedia carefully. It should add to your subject, not just make it look "pretty".

5. Turn On Gamification To Boost Engagement

If your microlearning platform supports gamification, add a few elements to your courses. Gamification, the not-so-secret engagement weapon of regular eLearning, is even more engaging if you combine it with a mobile-based microlearning experience.

6. Use Micro-Assessments To Assess Progress

Microlearning goes well with, you got it, micro-assessments. Use mini tests and short quizzes to make sure your learners are progressing with training goals.