What Are Some Specific Ways We Can Use Microlearning Courses?
Ideally, microlearning courses should complement other kinds of instruction. They should supercharge your lesson, adding both value and learner engagement. A microlearning course effectively hits pause, inviting learners to slow down and do a deeper dive into a particular concept, to practice a particular skill, or to shift their mindset.
Below are a few ideas of ways that you can use a microlearning courses in your own lesson plans. Each way is linked with a specific example!
Strategy #1: We can use it to change our learner's mindset.
Strategy #1: We can use it to change our learner's mindset.
That is Ajay Jacob's strategy in this course. He encourages learners to change their mindset about failure. Click the image to access it. To connect with Ajay, click here.
That is Ajay Jacob's strategy in this course. He encourages learners to change their mindset about failure. Click the image to access it. To connect with Ajay, click here.
Strategy #2: We can use inform learners about something surprising.
Strategy #2: We can use inform learners about something surprising.
That is Amanda Nguyne's approach in this course. She informs her learners about brainfood. Click the image to access it. To connect with Amanda, click here.
That is Amanda Nguyne's approach in this course. She informs her learners about brainfood. Click the image to access it. To connect with Amanda, click here.
Strategy #3: We can use it to take a scenario-based approach.
Strategy #3: We can use it to take a scenario-based approach.
That is Jason Gulya's strategy in this course. He takes a scenario-based approach to active listening. Access the course by clicking on the image. To connect with me, click here.
That is Jason Gulya's strategy in this course. He takes a scenario-based approach to active listening. Access the course by clicking on the image. To connect with me, click here.
Strategy #4: We can use it to give agency back to the learner.
Strategy #4: We can use it to give agency back to the learner.
In this course, I used this very strategy. Instead of telling my students about the "iceberg theory of narrative," I (Jason Gulya) gave them this microlearning course and had them report their findings and ideas back to me. To get access to the course, click on the image.
In this course, I used this very strategy. Instead of telling my students about the "iceberg theory of narrative," I (Jason Gulya) gave them this microlearning course and had them report their findings and ideas back to me. To get access to the course, click on the image.
There are many other ways to use microlearning courses!
There are many other ways to use microlearning courses!
The above strategies and examples are just a few approaches. To see some inspirational examples, click on the image. Or click here.
The above strategies and examples are just a few approaches. To see some inspirational examples, click on the image. Or click here.
