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Micro-Learning: Its Role in Formal, Informal and Incidental Learning

ID Reflections

What is micro-learning? What characteristics define micro-learning? In this post, I have looked at micro-learning from the point of view of efficacy as well as applicability. Microlearning deals with relatively small learning units and short-term learning activities.

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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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17 Awesome Resources on Micro Learning

Learnnovators

THE QUOTE: “ I am always ready to learn although I do not always like being taught. ”- Winston Churchill. THE JOURNEY: We, at Learnnovators, have been fascinated about micro learning or bite-sized learning. Below are the questions we had in mind when we embarked on our journey: What is micro learning?

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InfoGraphic: 8 Tips For Creating Effective Micro Learning

Infopro Learning

An innovative and emerging learning strategy, Micro learning, refers to short, focused, comprehensive, and stand-alone learning assets, usually designed to meet definite learning outcomes and fill knowledge gaps. Creating effective micro learning is not an easy task.

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Why Micro Learning Is the Future of Corporate Training

TOPYX LMS

What does “micro learning” mean to you? Micro learning is not a new concept, but it’s a powerful one. According to eLearning Industry’s contributor Asha Pandey, micro learning consists of “ short, 3- to 5-minute focused learning nugget(s)…designed to meet a specific learning outcome.”

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eLearning Trends for 2015: Here to Stay or Go Away?

Association eLearning

Gamification, not to be confused with game-based learning, is the use of game elements such as leaderboards and badges, in courses. Mobile learning (mLearning) refers to content that can be accessed anywhere, on any device. Augmented Learning. Augmented learning is the next “cool-factor” innovation in eLearning.

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Gaming, Micro-Learning and Mobile: The Perfect Trio

Knowledge Guru

If you follow so-called learning trends, you’ve been hearing about micro-learning. Suddenly, learning professionals want to call all of their training micro-learning, even if it does not fit the description. In its most advanced form, micro-learning allows you to reinforce, deepen and extend learning.