201 Creating an Instructionally Sound Microlearning Experience
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Wednesday, October 24
Instructional Design
Montego DE
Microlearning is really hot right now. You may be getting pressure to “go micro” on your projects. Or maybe you are already using microlearning but question whether it’s really instructionally sound. To resolve these issues, you need to have a clear understanding of microlearning use cases, and how to use microlearning to bring the greatest value to your learning programs.
This session will start with a discussion about what microlearning is (and is not). Then you will identify a training program you are working on and use an assessment to identify what parts of that content are a good fit for microlearning. Next, you will explore recommendations for designing effective microlearning resources, and you will create an outline for a piece of microlearning that will address the learning needs of your specific project. You will leave this session knowing how your content fits a microlearning approach, and with a design for a microlearning resource that is instructionally sound.
In this session, you will learn:
- How to define microlearning for your team or organization
- How to identify whether microlearning can make an impact in one of your training programs
- How to create effective microlearning resources
- How to create an outline for a piece of microlearning (text, infographic, interactive eLearning, or video) that will address the learning needs of your specific project
Audience:
Designers and developers.
Technology discussed in this session:
Microlearning.
Carla Torgerson
Solution Architect
SweetRush
Carla Torgerson, MEd, MBA has nearly 25 years of experience as an instructional designer and instructional strategist. Always interested in the latest learning trends, she has authored numerous blogs and articles on a variety of topics, including eLearning, mobile learning, and microlearning. She also developed MILE, the MIcroLEarning Design Model© and is the author of The Microlearning Guide to Microlearning and Designing Microlearning (with Sue Iannone). Currently a Solution Architect at SweetRush, Carla helps clients to dream up amazing performance solutions that both consider their learners’ needs and meet business objectives. SweetRush is known for exceptionally creative and effective solutions that combine the best of learning experience design with highly engaging delivery. Connect with Carla on LinkedIn for insights and announcements: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlatorgerson/