When workers feel engaged or inspired at work, it improves productivity, employee retention, and overall performance. That’s why companies have increasingly been incorporating learning management systems and software that promote continuous education in the workplace to enhance engagement.
As the market has continued to grow, companies face the challenge of encouraging continuous use of these tools, as employee abandonment and boredom become obstacles to the success of online training programs.
The solution? The learners themselves suggest microlearning.
According to a report from Software Advice, more than 50% of employees participating in the study indicated they would use their company’s learning tools more if the courses were shorter. They believe longer courses are not only harder to digest and retain, but also interfere with their daily work.
Here are some useful tips for implementing Microlearning:
- Keep your courses small, resembling the content of social media: it should be entertaining, use graphics, and audiovisual elements.
- Engage your audience from the beginning and keep them engaged until the end of the module. The fact that the module is brief does not guarantee that learners will stay with you if the content is boring and the presentation is lackluster.
- Get to the point. Eliminate the story, background information, and theories. Provide the “how to” immediately. Remember that your learners are looking for just-in-time solutions.
In summary, the design of microlearning courses focuses on simplicity, interactivity, and the rapid delivery of practical solutions. The combination of brief and relevant content, along with an engaging and participative presentation, ensures an effective and efficient learning experience, which also serves to enhance user engagement. Adapting to learners’ expectations, focused on immediate solutions, is essential for the success of online training programs.
