The Macro Benefits of Microlearning

No more long training sessions with lengthy powerpoint slides and Learning Management System (LMS) courses. The era of quick, snappy, bite-sized training strategies - aka Microlearning - has arrived.?

While there is no official definition for microlearning, all microlearning-based strategies have one thing in common: brevity. It is all about getting your eLearning done in small doses through tiny bursts of material that you can absorb in a short amount of time.?

In an era of short attention spans and busy lifestyles, microlearning has become a near perfect training paradigm and it can be used for all sorts of learning. Some microlearning applications can include onboarding, skills training and compliance training.?

The benefits of Microlearning

It’s more engaging

The microlearning experience is comparable to checking your favourite social media app on your phone, instead of the more “serious” feel of logging onto an LMS platform. The convenience of microlearning also enables learners to simply log on and start learning in their free time, or on their commute home.

It boosts knowledge retention

Research has shown that we retain information way better when we study in short, focused bursts than when we are forced to sit through hours of lessons - but of course, our younger selves that were bored to tears in class knew that already.?

It can be delivered quickly

The need for brevity with microlearning courses means that there is little to write - you are able to publish courses with dozens of units within an hour. This allows your business to respond quickly to changing business goals and training demands.?

It’s affordable and cost-effective

With microlearning courses, there is no need for special equipment or instructors, and it costs less compared to creating traditional long-form courses on an LMS platform.

And lastly, one of the benefits of microlearning is that it does not have to be implemented just on its own, but it can also be a companion to traditional training methods.?

Want to learn how you can leverage your favourite text messaging apps to offer short, bite-sized courses? Learn how to implement microlearning with Joyfulperson or speak to one of our learning experts today.?