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
Head of Learning Experience Strategy
TorranceLearning
Carla Torgerson, MEd, MBA has nearly 20 years of experience as an instructional designer and instructional strategist. Currently head of learning experience strategy at TorranceLearning, Carla dives deep into complex client projects, helping to deliver performance solutions that both consider the learner's needs and meet business objectives. Carla and the team at TorranceLearning help a variety of organizations connect learning strategy to design, development, data, and ultimately performance. Carla is the author of The Microlearning Guide to Microlearning and co-author of Designing Microlearning.