Hello everyone!
First off, thanks to Vlad and Annie for doing such a fantastic job kicking off this series of Opportunity Forecasts. We’ll do our best to follow it up with another great week of learning and sharing ideas.
Have you ever found yourself overwhelmed by the content in a course or learning module? Like most things, learning can be daunting when the tasks and topics feel large and unmanageable and the sheer volume of the work that has to be done can have a negative impact on our ability to do the work that’s required of us. If you can relate to this feeling, then this week should be relevant to you!
This week we will be diving into Microlearning and we’re excited to take you all on a journey through this topic. This field is undergoing an incredible amount of change and expansion as the proliferation of mobile devices, mobile data, and AI are opening up new avenues for learning in small chunks of content whenever, however, and wherever it works for the learner. Excitingly, access to this style of learning is now available to K-12 students, professionals, adult learners – really, anybody looking to learn something new.
In the spirit of authenticity, we have attempted to incorporate elements of Microlearning into each stage of this week’s learning experience, with a series of videos and activities designed to keep you engaged and thinking deeply without overwhelming you with too much information. We hope you enjoy it!
*** Click here to access this week’s OER ***
Please note that the last activity for this week requires us to create a temporary account for you so you can access a Microlearning module that we created. We intentionally chose a platform that made this as straightforward as possible but we do need you to submit an email address via this form so please do so as soon as possible because it will take us some time to create accounts for each individual user. If you need any help or have any questions, please use the comments below.
Wrap Up & Reflection Instructions
- How has microlearning shaped your learning journey so far? Now that you have a clear definition, have you had any experience with Microlearning thus far? Have they been positive or negative?
- Are you excited to try new kinds of microlearning some day soon? Given how manageable it is to learn in this framework, are you motivated to seek out opportunities for career advancement or skill development via opportunities that use microlearning?
- In your opinion, what is the most important benefit of microlearning? Microlearning is great for many reasons but, for you, is it the ease of use? The way it can adapt to your schedule? The bite-sized chunks and regular use that promote memory and retention?
Once you have finished all of the sections in the OER, please return to this blog post and respond to at least one of the questions below so we can reflect on this topic together and exchange thoughts and opinions on where things are headed in the future.
- Have fun!
Hi team, thank you so much for an interesting learning experience. I love that you have a video at the beginning of each “module” to capture the main content. It made the process of analyzing through the fine text afterwards much easier to understand and more enjoyable.
I’m definitely excited to try more structured microlearning experiences in the future. The idea that I can build real skills, whether technical, creative, or professional just a few minutes at a time is really motivating. It lowers the barrier to starting something new, which is huge when time or energy is limited.
In my opinion, the most important benefit of microlearning is how well it fits into a busy lifestyle. For me, it’s a combination of adaptability and memory retention. Because the content is small and repeated, I actually remember more. Plus, I can study during commutes, while waiting in line, or in short breaks throughout the day. It feels manageable and productive, which is a rare combination.
In my company, there has been conversations on creating micro-learning contents for DEI topics too. It’s expected to be mandated, so learners are expected to carve out time in their busy schedule to take them. I wonder how this will affect the learning motivation….
Finally, i’m excited to try your microlearning module. A note: on the account request form, I was not able to type in my name, so maybe the team can help revise this field? Fyi, my email is hv******@gmail.com
Thank you so much team for the great work.
Hi Annie,
Thank you for the kind words! And also for catching that issue with the form… it is now fixed and everyone should be able to enter their name.
I tend to share your view that the best thing about Microlearning is how you can fit it in when and where it works best. There are also a lot of exciting developments ahead as companies really begin to harness the power of AI and other technologies but in the present moment it’s tough to beat the sheer convenience of this style of learning.
FYI – Your account has been created and you should have received an email directly from SafetyCulture with your password. This is our first time using this tool and spam filters can get pretty aggressive so if you didn’t receive your login info, please let me know and I will get it figured out for you. I hope you enjoy the module!
Thanks everyone for the great interactions so far. Those of you who requested access to the Microlearning course on AI should have emails in your inbox. If not (spam filters can be pretty aggressive these days) please send me a direct message in Canvas and I’ll get things figured out for you.
Enjoy the rest of the week!