The power of microlearning

**When designing mobile training content, it is crucial to consider how people use their devices. Interactions are generally quick and happen during spare moments, which is where the power of microlearning stands out.**

If time is limited, users are unlikely to start something they cannot finish within the time available. This happens even with things we really want to do!

That is why microlearning is designed to be accessed and consumed in short bursts of content. It has a better chance of capturing attention, considering that training rarely ranks high on a user's list of priorities and may not even be considered.

The more elements users can interact with to trigger actions, the better their content retention. Without realizing it, they become active participants in learning.

Elements of microlearning

Microlearning involves many interactions. It combines videos, quizzes and games, among other elements. This higher level of interactivity keeps learners more than 50% more engaged with content than other approaches. The more actively they participate, the more likely they are to retain what they learn, reducing the effects of the forgetting curve.

According to the Journal of Applied Psychology, microlearning is 17% more efficient at transferring knowledge than longer content.

A training program focused on microlearning helps users acquire new skills quickly. It also offers flexibility in releasing content: it can be rolled out in stages and, when necessary, updated three times faster than traditional approaches. This makes it an effective, agile tool that adapts to changing learning requirements, regardless of the audience.