Micro-learning is the method of the future: How new innovations have made training and learning more effective than ever

Making training easier to absorb has always been a part of our practice. As the shifts and challenges of today accelerate, our programming and instructors have adapted to engage diverse audiences with limited learning time.? But what if, instead of fighting the factors affecting our audiences' ability to grow, we embraced them? Enter: Micro-learning.? Micro-learning is the concept of courses processed into modules that fit how we consume content day to day. In bytes. When we want to. Where we want to.? Add a layer of user experience design to formatting, and you're "gamifying" for a good cause–personal development. Lessons are only as long as they need to be. Our micro-learning is:

• Approachable:?5 minutes/day is a low bar! Learning that fits into bite-sized chunks just works better for many learners and use cases.?
• Effective:?Short bursts of learning with (day) breaks in between improve attention and knowledge retention by capitalizing on our natural working memory span.
• Accessible:?No travel, stairs, or bandwidth limitations–It boils down to text. Even when further info links keeners to rich media, it can be downloaded to process later.
• Empowering:?Learn when it's convenient (In line at the pharmacy? Early riser? Night owl? Whatever is best for your brain.)?
• Trackable:?Keep track of your progress on lessons and whole courses.

? Don't believe us? Two of OTEC's TWSP programs are ready for your review:

Creating Service Cultures Combining ideas from three courses: Stress management, Self-care, and Emotional intelligence, you'll learn:

• To handle stress for better health and well-being
• The importance of self-care and practical goal-setting, and?
• About emotional intelligence (EQ) – a tool for improving self-awareness, managing emotions, and enhancing relationships and job satisfaction

Managing with Sensitivity Learn to appreciate and deliver safe, welcoming environments where employees and visitors can be their whole selves, free from discrimination and harassment. Managing with Sensitivity offers practical lessons for handling sensitivity issues with care and empathy to create a safe workplace for employees and customers.

These courses comprise 10 short, enjoyable and informative emails that take no more than 5 minutes to absorb. Each bite-size chunk ends with a link to further information for those who want to continue their learning.?

Learn more and sign up to try them out via OTEC's?Tourism Workforce Sustainability Program page.?