101 Making Your Content Micro

8:15 AM - 9:30 AM Wednesday, September 18

There's a lot of interest in going micro. Many people have bought in to the value of leveraging shorter content that's more learner-centered.

In this session, you'll explore how to write and design content that helps you use microlearning concepts effectively. You’ll look at four key ways you can use microlearning, and five formats in which you can create it. With this knowledge, you'll better understand what you’re trying to create and the purpose it will serve. This will position you to be able to create meaningful microlearning resources for your audience.

In this session, you will learn:

  • How to know when microlearning is the right solution
  • Four key ways to leverage microlearning: Preparation before a longer learning event, follow-up to reinforce a longer learning event, standalone training, and performance support
  • Five microlearning formats to start with: Text-based, eLearning, video, infographics, and podcasts

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.

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