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Not All Micro-Learning is Created Equal

ej4 eLearning

The same advice applies to the trend of micro-learning. The slogan behind micro-learning endeavors are “shorter is better.” Some vendors and educators are taking this to extremes without truly investigating the ideal length of learning material. This is true, to a certain extent.

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eLearning & Training: How Long is Too Long?

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

According to  Joan Middendorf  and  Alan Kalish , Indiana University, "Adult learners can keep tuned in to a lecture for no more than  15 to 20 minutes  at a time." Rather than novel opportunities every few days or weeks, we now have novelty presented in micro-seconds," said Nunley.

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Adobe Captivate & eLearning: How Long is Too Long?

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

According to  Joan Middendorf and Alan Kalish , Indiana University, "Adult learners can keep tuned in to a lecture for no more than 15 to 20 minutes at a time." As the lecture proceeded the attention span became shorter and often fell to three or four minutes towards the end of a standard lecture.

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From Micro-Learning to Corporate MOOCs

ID Reflections

I have recently been exploring micro-learning in some detail. Particularly interesting for me is the relation between micro-learning and learning flows as described by Jane Hart. As an extension, I have also been wondering how micro-learning and learning flows could map to MOOCs.

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4 Micro-Learning Trends to Watch in 2019

LearnDash

Micro-learning is no longer a trend—it’s a permanent e-learning development. It seems like micro-learning has been topping trend charts for years. To my mind, micro-learning has proven that it’s here to stay, and that moves it from a “trend” to a full-blown industry powerhouse, complete with its own trends.

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How Long Should My Online Lessons Be?

LearnDash

But others are torn between the quick, punchy length of YouTube videos and the hour-long lecture format typical of college courses. Read more: How Long Should Videos Be for E-Learning? This kind of micro content can be very valuable to learners, although it won’t work for every course. Which is better?

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Online Learning Programs: Why Every Institution is Going Digital

Hurix Digital

Digital technologies have impacted all aspects of our lives including education, learning and development. Online learning programs or learning by using online resources gained momentum in the last decade. eLearning thus progressed to mobile learning. eLearning thus progressed to mobile learning.