VIDEO: Does microlearning have a seat time?
Posted by Laura Mazurak on August 21, 2019 at 4:31 PM
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Topics: microlearning, video
Barriers to Creating Effective Microlearning
Posted by Carla Torgerson, MEd, MBA on July 15, 2019 at 2:43 PM
As we’ve discussed in previous articles, microlearning techniques can be extremely useful for a range of training applications. These include preparing learners for live training events, post-event reinforcement, stand-alone training programs, or performance support.
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Topics: microlearning
VIDEO: How to Design Impactful Microlearning
Posted by Carla Torgerson, MEd, MBA on June 17, 2019 at 4:23 PM
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Webinar Recording: Demystifying Microlearning for Learning Leaders
Posted by Laura Mazurak on May 10, 2019 at 1:18 PM
Carla Torgerson and Sue Iannone provide a strategic approach to implementing microlearning in a one-hour webinar. This session addresses the following questions:
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Topics: microlearning, video, webinar
How to Use Microlearning for Standalone Training
Posted by Carla Torgerson, MEd, MBA on April 25, 2019 at 11:04 AM
In previous blogs, we’ve discussed how microlearning can be used to prepare learners for learning events, and as follow-up after learning events. In this article, we’ll consider how microlearning can be used as stand-alone training.
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Using Microlearning for Post-Event Reinforcement and Performance Support
Posted by Carla Torgerson, MEd, MBA on April 11, 2019 at 1:43 PM
In the last installment, we explored how to use microlearning techniques to prepare learners for live training events. But what about after the event? Can microlearning techniques help learners retain what they learned, as well as perform better in their jobs? Yes, they can. Here’s how.
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Topics: Performance Support, learning retention, microlearning
How to Use Microlearning as Preparation for Live Learning Events
Posted by Carla Torgerson, MEd, MBA on April 4, 2019 at 4:20 PM
In previous articles, we defined microlearning and we described how long (or short) microlearning materials should be. Now, it’s time to move into application. We previously defined microlearning as short content that could be used as preparation before a learning event, follow-up to support a learning event, stand-alone training, and performance support. Here, we describe how you can use microlearning techniques to prepare learners for longer form, live training events.
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How "micro" does microlearning need to be?
Posted by Carla Torgerson, MEd, MBA on March 14, 2019 at 4:02 PM
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What is Microlearning?
Posted by Carla Torgerson, MEd, MBA on March 11, 2019 at 9:44 AM
“Microlearning” is a huge buzz word in learning and development (L&D) these days. It seems like everyone is doing it or wants to be doing it. The problem is, people often have a hard time defining just what “it” is. In addition, there’s even less certainty around how to use microlearning to make the most positive difference for your organization.
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Do You Need to Have Learning Objectives for Microlearning?
Posted by Carla Torgerson, MEd, MBA on September 6, 2018 at 3:24 PM
TLDC (Training, Learning, and Development Community) hosts a daily Cast – a conversation with a guest about some aspect of training and development. It’s a fun form of professional development, with Brent Schlenker talking with a different guest every day! (For those who’ve been around a while, you may remember Brent from his work with The eLearning Guild.)
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Topics: microlearning, learning objectives