We are inundated by the constant and steady bombardment of information from just about any form of media available - on a daily basis. According to Dr. Daniel Levitin, PhD , author of the bestselling book This is Your Brain On Music, we process 34 gigabytes of information during our leisure time alone and we would have created a world with 300 exabytes of human made information. The need to refocus learning objectives based on the needs of learners becomes apparent. MORE

In its Innovative Learning Environments project, the OECD has identified seven principles that should be integrated into any learning environment to ensure that it is truly effective and relevant to the needs of 21st-century learners. Next-generation personalized learning. MORE

While the need for constant learning has never been higher, the time available for learning is fragmented and shrinking. What’s worse, traditional classroom and e-learning is just not effective anymore. The answer could be Micro-learning – delivering short, targeted, just-in-time learning bytes for easy assimilation and application. Each learning unit addresses a single learning objective and builds a micro-skill. MORE

Don’t drag with facts I have learned, from my experience in doing webinars, that you immediately lose your audience’s attention the moment you start your presentation with facts. Nothing is enticing nor motivating about going through a litany of learning objectives, or stating compliance policies, or showing a bunch of technical data. Don’t prolong Information overload is the bane of any audience. Learn more about story and experience-based eLearning. MORE

Consider this — ATD collected information from over 2500 firms and found companies that offer comprehensive training enjoy a 24% higher profit margin than those who spend less on training. A study by CLO Magazine reported 70% of employees surveyed felt more motivated to learn when they could access the training on their mobile devices, while 72% reported increased engagement with mobile learning. Micro-learning. MORE

My guess is that it’s not taking hours-long e-learning courses. But, if you found a short microlearning course that addressed a subject you’ve been stressing about at work, would you review that? Microlearning has become a specialty of ours, and not because it’s simply the latest buzzword. It supports a variety of formats, helps reduce information overload, and is ideal for those moments when you’re stuck on a train, in a waiting room, or even in the passenger seat. MORE

The answer is short and simple; microlearning which offers short bits of knowledge to your sales representatives in their time of need. What makes microlearning so effective for sales training is that it aims to address one learning point at a time, leading to long term retention. Here are a few handy ways you can create microlearning courses your sales representatives will never forget. . Infographics can prove to be an asset for such information. MORE

Learners who are faced with an information overload, a digital tsunami and above all, a limited amount of time. In order to seize all the opportunities learning has to offer, learning must be able to occur anywhere, at any time and take into account the constraints of the individual. You won’t have any chance to be competitive in the e-learning field if you do not adapt to this tendency and if your contents are not available on smartphones and mobile Internet devices. MORE

That’s the power of micro-content. So, what does this have to do with education or learning in any form? While technology has changed the way we live and learn, we also need to accept that attention spans have drastically declined. This means providing information that is not only relevant and engaging but easily digestible – in short, micro-content. How to Use Micro Content Effectively in Your Mobile Learning Strategy. Making Learning Fun. MORE

Here is a brief guide on the best eLearning solutions for digital natives: Blended Learning: Rather than jumping from print to online medium, a better option is to take the blended learning approach to your eLearning solutions. As the name suggests, blended learning is a technique that incorporates both traditional classroom learning and online learning, though not necessarily in equal measure. Also, microlearning content is best consumed on the mobile. MORE