Microlearning. What is it, how is it useful, and what are some good examples. Microlearning is the new trend in eLearning. Here we will cover the basics and present examples, so you’re well on your way to creating microlearning courses yourself.
A Deloitte study predicted that by 2025 millennials will make up 75% of the workforce. The average attention of the millennial generation, namely in the younger spectrum, is 90 seconds give and take. That behavior is also clear when reviewing both the millennial, and Gen Z, segment’s consumption of reel-based social media, such as TikTok and Instagram. They want to get where they are going – fast!
As an evolution of that trend comes microlearning. Microlearning is the bridge between powerful communication and short bursts of information.
What Does Microlearning Do?
- Presents a segment of information, in short, informative bursts
- Gives the user control of what information they deem relevant
- Provides relevant information in a short amount of time
Think of microlearning as nuggets for the mind. You separate your microlearning course into small segments. Each segment contains a burst of information and knowledge that can quickly be consumed – much like a nugget.
If microlearning is video-based, you will need to distribute it on a compatible platform. An all-in-one video training platform like uQualio Video4learning has built-in microlearning course creation, distribution, and management tools, so you can get going with minimal steps required.
3 Golden Rules of Microlearning Courses
- Keep the video content short, straight, and high-level
- Don’t get your message buried in details and distractions
- Don’t be repetitive
Remember, the microlearning course, because of its ultra-short format, is meant to be replayed – and paused – because we all learn at an individual pace.
Examples
Businesses and organizations are embracing microlearning courses at a rapid pace. They want to create a learning experience that’s quick, to the point, and entertaining. This makes it easy to remember key information.
Video2Learn Uses Microlearning Courses for Compliance Training
www.Video2learn.dk sells video eLearning courses based on General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), competition law, IT security, and marketing for employees in both large and small companies. They employ microlearning courses as an integral part of their eLearning, so that the end-user gets all the benefits of microlearning. See an example course here.
Applied Information Switches to Video Microlearning Courses from PDF Manuals
Applied Information is a leading developer of connected, intelligent transportation system (ITS) solutions designed to improve safety, reliability, and mobility. They have turned their PDF manuals into video microlearning, so their customers can look up any topic, and get just a little bit wiser in a matter of minutes. See an example course
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