
So what defines microlearning? The duration? And is it the miracle solution to every training problem?
As part of our GoBeyond initiative, we decided to find answers, and decode this seemingly innocuous term that has become a buzzword among the learning fraternity. We believe microlearning is about breaking down dense content into a series of single-focus nuggets that leverage a variety of content modalities to deliver (s)paced learning through customized learning paths.
Chunking content into self-contained nuggets
As companies begin to consider or implement sales This involves more that dividing the content into sections that are about 3-5 minutes long. For each content nugget to be truly effective, it's important that it:
Appropriate learning modalities for each content type
This involves determining whether the nugget is a fact, concept, process, procedure or principle; and then using the right learning modality to best present it.
Defining a roll-out path that is non-linear, but at the same time incremental
This happens to be the most ignored aspect of microlearning. There are two primary considerations at play here:
Like you can see, designing a microlearning solution is all about intensive planning to create a simple output - in other words making learning learner-centric, and not content-centric.