Microlearning – small steps, big results

In the modern, fast-paced world, the
Attention span
of people is not particularly long. Accordingly, there is a growing need for alternative forms of learning that are as far removed from traditional learning as possible. Learners expect to learn more in less time. Microlearning offers the solution. But is this just a trend that will soon disappear, or does microlearning represent the future of learning?

What does microlearning mean?

As the name suggests, microlearning is short and fast. It is a learning method of e-learning that provides content in small units and short steps to help learners assimilate a large amount of knowledge divided into small chunks.
Chunks
– to absorb. In doing so, these micro-learning units provide a targeted response to a single problem or issue. Microlearning content can be designed in various formats in e-learning and is designed for quick consumption, especially on mobile devices.

Advantages of microlearning

Microlearning offers a solution for the modern learner and modern education because it allows learning content to be presented in a more concise, entertaining, and easy to understand manner. In corporate training, the microlearning method is the complete opposite of traditional training. Instead of requiring employees to attend classroom training sessions or online seminars that last several hours, microlearning offers knowledge step by step and piece by piece. Therefore it can be used very gladly also in the operational further training.

For employees, it offers numerous advantages, because Microlearning:

• is easy to incorporate into everyday life,
• Reduces cognitive overload,
• Offers simple, focused, concise learning,
• increases the commitment and motivation of employees,
• increases the productivity of the learners,
• avoids boredom in learning,
• minimizes distractions,
• offers quickly updatable content and
• makes the transfer of learning more efficient.

Microlearning at our LMS

The popularity of short-format trainings in professional life is increasing nowadays. At
Theme Networks®
there have long been webinars that cover professionally relevant topics in a compact 90 minutes and offer solutions. They also take place exclusively online and are thus easier to integrate into everyday working life. The continuing education network for municipal vehicle technology is expanding this concept and is setting itself the goal of offering microlearning opportunities to learners on the new learning platform. The focus is on multimedia learning materials that are relevant, helpful, and independent of time and space. Success is guaranteed by the use of various forms of microlearning, such as: compact texts, informative images, short learning videos, clear infographics and other interactive elements. As a result, the new learning platform offers a modern way of learning that enables both employees and companies to achieve their goals through professional and efficient learning solutions.

Conclusion

Microlearning is one of the latest technology trends innovating the e-learning industry. In summary, it is likely that strategically planned and precise microlearning will continue to strongly define modern learning.