Microlearning-based training continues to rule and for good reasons! Fueled by learners who want to consume short, bite-sized learning on the go (read, on their smartphones); Microlearning-based training adoption in organizations globally is on an increase. In this blog, I share 5 killer Microlearning examples for employee training.
The usage of microlearning for both formal and informal training has matured in the last 2 years. In this article, I showcase a microlearning case study that shows the edge it has over the traditional eLearning format.
mLearning or Mobile Learning is fast becoming a significant part of training delivery for organizations, as tablets and smartphones are increasingly becoming the preferred mode of learning.
Introduction While the usage of Bloom’s Taxonomy (BT) to nail the learning outcomes has been used for training over several decades, the Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy (RBT) brings in an added dimension that enables it to be used more effectively to design eLearning. In this blog, I touch upon the basics of Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy (in contrast to Bloom’s Taxonomy). Then I move on to showcase how can you use RBT to design the learning architecture of eLearning courses. Specifically, I […]
Amongst the challenges that Learning and Development teams and Learning Consultants face today, the top 2 pertaining to training would be: 1) How to increase the efficacy of training?, and 2) What learning strategies should be adopted to ensure that the learning and business mandates are met? In this article I will outline 5 tips for innovative eLearning development that will help organizations improve efficacy of training by making the learning stick. Innovative eLearning Development Did you know? In 1885, […]
Outsourcing of eLearning content development has been there for a few decades. What has helped it grow is certainly its most significant gain, that is, cost savings. The bigger gains are in terms of other strategic benefits that it offers. It enables the Learning and Development teams to focus on the next level of tasks including strategic planning, determining ways to measure the effectiveness of learning, analyzing program usage, and exploration on what more is possible. However, there are several […]
Learning and Development teams cannot ignore Millennials anymore, given their increasing presence in the workforce. In this article, I share insights on their traits and learning preferences and a few tips and strategies that you can use to engage your millennial workforce and provide them with an effective learning experience. 8 Learning Strategies And Tips To Engage Your Millennial Workforce According to most researchers and demographers, Millennials belong to the generation of people born between 1980s and early 2000s. They […]
In this article, I will provide insights on why it makes sense to use social learning and microlearning in conjunction. I will also outline how you can use them practically to double the impact on the learning in your organization. Social Learning And Microlearning: A Great Combination Let’s begin with a quick recap on the definitions of social learning and microlearning and then see why they are a powerful combination. What Is Social Learning? In simple terms, social learning is learning with […]
Particularly over the last 4+ years, most organizations have evaluated mobile learning solutions integrating tablets and smartphones into their learning delivery. Mobile learning solutions are based on HTML5 technology. While it is fairly straightforward to create new courses using HTML5 that are mobile ready, there are several aspects that you need to watch out for when converting Flash to HMTL5. How To Convert Flash To HTML5 In this article I will outline the HTML5 technology advantage, its challenges, and share […]
In this article, I will outline some of the innovative approaches we have adopted to create “sticky learning experiences” in various Compliance courses. Partial Gamification and other innovative approaches in Compliance Training I will illustrate three of these approaches used in Compliance courses featuring: Partial Gamification Formative assessment strategy to visually highlight the impact of learners’ choices Story-based learning Example 1: Partial Gamification Background In this project, we chose partial gamification approach for inline checks and assessments. Although the course content […]
Microlearning is the flavor of the season and for a good reason. Today, it is an important component of formal and informal training. In this article, I share 15 types of microlearning that you can use for formal and informal learning. Formal And Informal Learning In The Workplace: 15 Types Of Microlearning A lot has been said about the challenge of dwindling attention spans. In fact, a recent study by Microsoft pegs that the human attention span at 8 seconds […]
In one of my earlier articles, “Top 5 Tips For Innovative eLearning Development”, I had touched upon two significant challenges that Learning and Development teams face today. First is, how to enhance efficacy of learning; second being what learning strategies should be adopted to ensure both learning and business mandates are met. Adopting custom mobile learning solutions for your company could be one of the measures to mitigate these challenges. 7 Advantages Of Using Custom Mobile Learning Solutions For Your […]
