101 Microlearning in the Real World
8:15 AM - 9:30 AM Wednesday, February 20
Microlearning is a term commonly used in our industry, but not always with a consistent definition. It’s no wonder people may talk to each other about this approach without always meaning the same things!
In this session you’ll take an expanded look at what microlearning can be, and what it looks like in practice. You’ll start by building a shared understanding of the term. You’ll then expand on that definition by exploring different examples of what microlearning looks like at organizations right now. Then you'll briefly examine a model for designing microlearning experiences so you can create effective microlearning, too.
In this session, you will learn:
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/