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Increasing Use of Microlearning Courses for Performance Management

Infopro Learning

Microlearning is gaining momentum among companies, whether small or large, focusing on driving engagement, boosting retention, accelerating performance, and increasing ROIs. They all are quick to digest and have a long-lasting impact on learners’ memory, thus improving retention and performance.

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Microlearning Case Study: Performance Support

Upside Learning

Performance support is really about two things: the right information, at the right time. To support accurate performance across multiple instances, we could use a checklist. For infrequently performed procedures, a step-by-step guide makes sense. Interested in harnessing the power of performance support?

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When is Microlearning the Right Solution?

Upside Learning

So, there are two definitions of microlearning: performance support and spaced learning. Computers, for example, can perform rote routines flawlessly, and deal with large and arbitrary amounts of information. We also have trouble remembering the exact details of something we perform several times a day and confuse them.

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5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Do Microlearning

Upside Learning

Despite the hype about microlearning, is there really any ‘there’ there? Let’s consider, then, some reasons why you might not want to do microlearning. You know how to mount a training course that people will rate highly at the end. Folks might actually get interested in improving performance, not just attending courses.

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Agile Microlearning Explained

Learn how OttoLearn packages them into a single platform you can use to deliver microlearning based reinforcement training, and go beyond completions to focus on outcomes. Learner engagement and retention doesn’t have to be a mystery. Cognitive science theories already supply the answers.

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The Costs of Doing Microlearning the Wrong Way

Upside Learning

Microlearning has benefits, and it’s easy to fall into the belief that it solves all problems. However, when we look a bit deeper, we see that there are times when microlearning isn’t appropriate. However, if you need swift upskilling in the shortest possible time, or guided support via a human, microlearning isn’t the answer.

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Gamified Microlearning For Training: A Combined Method That Works

Dashe & Thomson

What Is Microlearning Gamification? To begin, we need to understand what gamification and microlearning are on their own. Microlearning is bite-sized information that is distributed in the right amount for the learner to process and retain, instead of overloading the learner with information that is impossible to remember all at once.

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12 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Authoring Tool

Knowing what you need from an eLearning authoring tool can be hard, especially when there are so many options on the market. gomo’s new ebook aims to save you time and hassle by identifying 12 must-have authoring tool features.