MicroLearning: 5 reasons to Embrace it for Training
MicroLearning… Maybe you’re not familiar with this term? It’s the latest craze in the eLearning industry, and gaining popularity all the time. MicroLearning consists of short, extremely focused learning bits that cover just one learning objective. Let’s see why it might be a good idea for training:
It’s Quick… The average attention span of the millennial generation is about 90 seconds. Some studies suggest it’s only 8 seconds (which is one second less than the attention span of a goldfish!)… so it’s better to keep learning short and sweet. In addition to that, employees are more likely to take an online training course if they know it’s only going to take a few minutes. Rather than having them sit through one long marathon training session, why not break it into shorter bits? That way they can take it between meetings or while waiting for a bus, rather than having to schedule their entire day around it.
It’s Easy to Retain Much like nutrition or exercise, learning is best done consistently over time. If you give your employees smaller sessions on a more regular basis, they are more likely to retain the information than if you do one isolated cram session. Why not create “Training Tidbits” that are engaging and relevant, which you unveil once a week or once a month? You can even offer incentives if they complete their learning each week. Gradually building skills in small chunks is a great way to demonstrate your dedication to the employee’s development.
It’s not Overwhelming Too much data coming at you at once rarely leads to success. MicroLearning is a great way to quickly close a knowledge gap or acquire a simple skill. This method works well for processes and procedures by stripping the training down to its most essential tasks. Data analytics on Learning Management Systems show that the shorter the lesson, the more it got watched all the way through. If a learner completes the entire training, he/she is more likely to succeed than if they give up and abandon the material.
It’s Easy to Update Why bother putting a lot of time and effort into creating a lengthy course that's just going to change? MicroLearning is a great tool for topics that need to be updated frequently, such as policies or pricing structures. MicroLearning works well for interacting with case studies, or for keeping up with new trends.
It’s Budget-Friendly Shorter eTraining sessions are quick to set-up, and therefore, cost less. You can also roll them out sooner, without as much preparation.
MicroLearning is the latest trend for good reason – a well-designed program made up of short learning segments is a great way to increase productivity, boost job satisfaction, and retain your top talent. It’s also a great way to follow up a traditional in-person learning session to reinforce the most important concepts.
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