Microlearning

& Mobile Apps

Microlearning

Microlearning is an educational approach that delivers small, focused, and targeted units of learning content designed to meet specific learning objectives. It involves delivering bite-sized learning modules or resources typically short in duration, often ranging from a few seconds to a few minutes in length where learners are in control of what & when they learn.

Alignment with Distance Learning Principles

Benefits and Challenges

Future Possibilities

Examples

Planning on creating some Microlearning content?

Here you have some tools to help you succeed!

Free

EdApp

Mobile learning platform

Gnowbe

Microlearning creator tool

Powtoon

Animation software

Canva

Online graphic design platform

Subscription

Doodly

Whiteboard animation software

Easil

Graphic design tool

Mobile Apps

The use of mobile devices, such as smartphones, tablets, or other portable gadgets facilitate learning and education. It encompasses the delivery of educational content, resources, and training through mobile technology, learning is happening "across multiple contexts".

Benefits ✔️

Knowledge and Retention
Employee engagement & empowerment
Cost-effective
LMS friendly
Synchronous & Asynchronous experiences

Challenges 🚫

Technical challenges - connectivity, screen size, content security
Accessibility for users - Digital divide
Distraction
Disconnection

Case Studies

Case Study #1 📑

Learning a new language is one of the ways education is delivered through mobile learning. Here is an example of a student learning Portuguese completing a lesson.

Case Study #2 📑

Transferring money nationally and internationally using bank apps is another effective way to use mobile apps. Here we have an example of a wire transfer done in a few minutes.

References

About the Developer

Eliziane Carvalho, currently pursuing her master's degree at Iowa State University, is in her second year of study within the Educational Technology program. With a dedicated focus on the field of Instructional Design, she aspires to craft captivating and effective learning experiences tailored specifically for foreign language learners.