4 Reasons Your Learners Will Prefer Microlearning Infographic

4 Reasons Your Learners Will Prefer Microlearning Infographic

Microlearning has proven extremely popular with employees, who have long dreaded spending hours at a time in boring learning environments. While most are excited about developing new skills, traditional organizational training methods often fail to keep learners interested and engaged.

So, what can you do to get them interested?

Microlearning Basics: The New Trend In Training

At its most basic, microlearning is a brief, focused module that lasts no more than 10 minutes (depending on which resource you read, it can vary greatly, however). However, length aside, one thing is for certain; each session is limited to a single concept and the modules are designed to stand alone—though they can be stacked to teach related concepts over time.

1. One Size Doesn't Fit All

The one-size-fits-all approach is obsolete; microlearning makes room for personalization od development plans—giving your learners a more relevant experience for their knowledge.

2. Digital Training For A Digital World

In a world where mobile devices are central to life, it is no surprise that employees show a preference for short, mobile eLearning options.

Because microlearning is short and succinct, learners can dip in and out on commutes, on their way to important meetings and more. They can train wherever they have time, whenever they need to.

3. Keeps Training Interesting

Microlearning is a complete departure from outdated teaching methods. Most microlearning designers use rich media assets such as short videos, storylines, games, and prizes. In fact, researchers discovered that simply adding a competitive element to Learning and Development increased learner engagement.

4. Supports Self-Driven Learning And Empowerment

Microlearning is almost miraculous in its ability to boost self-confidence. When courses are short, properly indexed and focused on a single learning goal, staff members can get much-needed information or instructions in just a few minutes.

Empowering your employees to do their jobs autonomously has a stunning impact on engagement and retention—not to mention overall efficiency and productivity.

No matter what industry your business is in, there are going to be training requirements for your staff. From universal human resources to highly specialized compliance and safety issues, you can be absolutely certain that your employees need some sort of training.