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The Case for eLearning in the Workplace

TOPYX LMS

Or, taking a 3-minute online quiz covering the learning that has taken place. Compared to traditional learning, microlearning may seem a little wimpy. These are all examples of microlearning. This differs from traditional learning situations. In those situations, students may read huge amounts of textbook pages in one sitting.

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Why you want to focus on actions, not learning objectives » Making Change

Making Change

Learning objectives are wimpy. What do these people need to do? Put out the fire. Describe the techniques used to extinguish a fire. What does this woman need to do to stay in business? Sell flowers. Explain the principles of the flower-selling process. This young man wants you to give him money. Which objective are you more likely to fund?

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The Case for Self-Paced Learning in the Workplace

TOPYX LMS

This may look like watching a 5-minute instructional video on YouTube, reading a 400-word blog post on a training topic, or taking a 3-minute online quiz covering learning that has taken place. These are all examples of microlearning. In reality, though, it is powerful. Microlearning has been proven to increase learning retention. (