Applying microlearning principles to traditional eLearning
principle
Learning is delivered in bite-sized pieces
what you can do
Learners shouldn’t need to set aside part of their day to complete a course.
Consider shortening your SCORM content to create a suite of even shorter courses.
principle
Learners have immediate access to content anywhere, any time
what you can do
If you can’t implement a modern Learning Experience Platform...
...you can still design responsive content that works and looks great on mobile as well as desktop.
principle
Content is delivered via various media – courses should only be used where necessary
what you can do
Videos, infographics, knowledge checks, sounds clips can all be used and reused as independent microcontent for the modern learner.
principle
Assets are created using a single, specific learning outcome as their raison d'etre
what you can do
No more content for the sake of content. Choose one single outcome - push or pull one piece of information that imparts or checks that knowledge.
With a laser-focused, targeted method, learning outcomes will be met faster – with less resources.
principle
Spaced practice is used to counteract the forgetting curve
what you can do
Learning should never be ‘one and done’. Deliver post-course follow-up assets reinforcing key points over time. Given a chance, good instructional design will utilise this technique.
principle
Personalised or adaptive learning will increase engagement
what you can do
Utilise AI and smart algorithms for adaptive learning programmes. Automatically deploy personalised bite-sized learning resources, or let the learner choose from what’s most relevant.
