microlearning: going beyond the buzzword

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Microlearning: Going Beyond the Buzzword

Dr. Manal Houri Ericsson

JD DillonAxonify

Ann McDonaldMimeo

Keith MahonState Street

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How are you using microlearning?

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Today’s Goals• The link between the science of learning

and microlearning

• When it works/does not work

• Create continuous development opportunities

• Microlearning technology

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Dr. Manal Houri Ericsson

JD DillonAxonify

Keith MahonState Street

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Defining Microlearning

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Key Learning Points • Learners need the ability to immediately apply what they learn

• Traditional training methods are not as conducive to knowledge transfer in modern workplaces and to evolved mindsets

• Knowledge transfer can be prescriptive and proactive versus reactive

• Today’s learning techniques need to provide flexibility to meet varying needs

When Does Microlearning Work Best?

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Key Learning Points • More suitable for some audiences than others

• Consider the change impact to your organization and the learner

• Align to the context in which work is being done and learning is already occurring

• Learners are more ready than ever to adopt this method

How Can Microlearning Be Leveraged to Achieve Sustainable Development?

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Key Learning Points • User interface, ease of use, familiar self-serve format and integration with

learning systems are ideal

• Think beyond traditional developers to produce content

• Design an experience that fits the context of work and desired outcomes and provide adaptive technology to deliver the right content at the right time

• Consider future technologies such as VR and how they may be applied or leveraged

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