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Virtual learning after the pandemic

CLO Magazine

The dissenters say there will be little movement from the virtual learning offered in 2019. As some of you may recall, during the 2008-2009 financial crisis, much of learning was halted because that’s what organizations do in a recession. Multitasking. We know from the research that multitasking inhibits learning.

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What is Microlearning? Examples, Strategy, and More

eLearningMind

Still, humans can multitask fairly well because most interactions are quick, from a cursory glance at a few social media updates to hitting a “like” button. With 204 billion app downloads in 2019, apps are wildly popular and a great way to turn learners’ smartphones and tablets into microlearning machines. Multitasking.

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What is Microlearning? Examples, Strategy, and More

eLearningMind

That’s one full second less than a goldfish. Still, humans can multitask fairly well because most interactions are quick, from a cursory glance at a few social media updates to hitting a “like” button. Multitasking. Don’t get us wrong: A short attention span isn’t necessarily a bad thing.