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The Case for eLearning in the Workplace

TOPYX LMS

This may look like watching a 5-minute instructional video on YouTube. Or, taking a 3-minute online quiz covering the learning that has taken place. Compared to traditional learning, microlearning may seem a little wimpy. Microlearning happens when a learner mentally ingests a small nugget of information.

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Why you want to focus on actions, not learning objectives » Making Change

Making Change

Learning objectives are wimpy. Tags: Elearning Blueprint Instructional design. What do these people need to do? Put out the fire. Describe the techniques used to extinguish a fire. What does this woman need to do to stay in business? Sell flowers. Explain the principles of the flower-selling process. Photos © iStockPhoto.

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The Case for Self-Paced Learning in the Workplace

TOPYX LMS

This may look like watching a 5-minute instructional video on YouTube, reading a 400-word blog post on a training topic, or taking a 3-minute online quiz covering learning that has taken place. Microlearning happens when a learner mentally ingests a small nugget of information. These are all examples of microlearning.