When it comes to workplace learning, the goal is simple: to improve every day. And the best way to do that is by providing access to small, bite-sized content through their own mobile devices, smartphones, or tablets.
Microlearning helps transform workforce behavior through the following three steps:
- Deliver short and fresh content
Workers in the new era prefer learning that is easier, faster, and at their own pace. Microlearning is an optimal alternative as it keeps them engaged for a longer time with small units of information, reinforcing the overall learning experience, especially in the workplace.
- Change behavior one by one
Collaborators access small content capsules at their convenience of time and place, on their personalized devices. The immediate availability of short-duration courses supports just-in-time learning, enhances retention, and changes behaviors in the workplace. To retain maximum information, learners should review the content periodically. Collaborators can review the content repeatedly until the behavior change is sustained.
- Engage the organization
Small behavior changes produce significant organizational transformations. Microlearning provides efficient results, with the ability to break it down into small units that can be reused, reinforcing the learning goal.
In short, highly interactive and concise content always works better than longer and tedious learning sessions. The delivery of micro-content is increasingly being adopted by organizations, achieving higher performance and returns than conventional training approaches.
Microlearning offers numerous advantages for both learners and trainers, helping to narrow skill gaps in the workplace.