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Three Essential Basics for an Effective Microlearning Lesson
Microlearning has become an indispensable tool in modern education and corporate training, offering a streamlined, efficient approach to skill development and knowledge retention. By delivering information in bite-sized, focused segments, microlearning caters to the fast-paced, on-demand needs of today’s learners. However, to create truly effective microlearning lessons, certain foundational principles must be adhered to. Here are three never-to-miss basics for crafting impactful microlearning lessons.
1. Clear and Focused Objectives
The cornerstone of any effective microlearning lesson is a clear and focused objective. Each lesson should target a specific, well-defined goal that aligns with the overall learning outcomes. Here’s how to ensure your objectives are clear and focused:
Define Specific Learning Goals
Each microlearning module should address one primary concept or skill. Avoid trying to cover too much information in a single session. For example, instead of a broad topic like "Effective Communication," focus on a specific aspect such as "How to Give Constructive Feedback."
Use Actionable Language
Frame your objectives in actionable terms that describe what the learner will be able to do after completing the lesson. Use verbs like "identify," "demonstrate," "apply," or "analyze." For example, "By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify the key components of effective feedback."
Align with Learner Needs
Ensure that the objectives are relevant to the learners' roles and responsibilities. Conduct a needs analysis to understand what skills or knowledge gaps exist and tailor your objectives accordingly. This relevance increases motivation and engagement, as learners see the direct application of what they are learning.
2. Engaging and Interactive Content
Engagement is critical in microlearning. The brevity of microlearning lessons demands content that captures and maintains the learner’s attention. Interactive elements play a significant role in achieving this engagement.
Use Multimedia Elements
Incorporate a variety of multimedia elements such as videos, animations, infographics, and audio clips. Multimedia not only makes the content more interesting but also caters to different learning styles. For instance, a short video demonstration can be more effective than a lengthy text description.
Include Interactive Activities
Interactive activities such as quizzes, simulations, and drag-and-drop exercises encourage active participation. These activities help reinforce learning by prompting learners to apply what they’ve just learned. For example, after a lesson on email etiquette, include a quiz where learners identify proper and improper email examples.
Encourage Real-World Application
Design activities that simulate real-world scenarios. This contextual learning helps learners understand how to apply their new knowledge or skills in their daily tasks. For example, a lesson on customer service skills could include a role-playing exercise where the learner must respond to a customer complaint.
3. Reinforcement and Assessment
To ensure that learning is retained and can be applied, it’s crucial to include elements of reinforcement and assessment within your microlearning lessons.
Utilize Spaced Repetition
Spaced repetition involves reviewing information at increasing intervals over time. Incorporate this technique by revisiting key points in subsequent lessons or through periodic review sessions. This helps move information from short-term to long-term memory. For instance, if the microlearning module is part of a larger training program, schedule follow-up mini-quizzes on the key points a week and a month after the initial lesson.
Provide Immediate Feedback
Immediate feedback on assessments helps learners understand what they’ve mastered and where they need to improve. Use quizzes and interactive activities to provide instant feedback. For example, after a quiz question, provide explanations for both correct and incorrect answers to reinforce learning.
Track Progress and Assess Understanding
Use assessments to gauge the learner’s understanding and retention of the material. This could include pre- and post-assessments to measure learning gains or practical assignments to demonstrate skill application. For example, a practical assessment after a lesson on data analysis could involve learners analyzing a data set and presenting their findings.
Integrating the Basics into a Microlearning Strategy
To effectively integrate these basics into your microlearning strategy, follow these steps:
Step 1: Plan and Structure Your Lessons
Start by planning the overall structure of your microlearning program. Break down the content into small, manageable modules, each with its own clear objective. Ensure that the modules follow a logical sequence that builds on previous knowledge.
Step 2: Develop Engaging Content
Create content that is engaging and interactive. Use multimedia elements to cater to different learning styles and incorporate interactive activities to maintain interest and promote active learning. Ensure that each piece of content aligns with the defined objectives.
Step 3: Implement Reinforcement Techniques
Plan for reinforcement by scheduling spaced repetition sessions and including regular assessments. Use quizzes, flashcards, and review sessions to keep the material fresh in learners’ minds. Provide immediate feedback to help learners understand their progress and areas for improvement.
Step 4: Monitor and Evaluate Effectiveness
Track learners’ progress through assessments and feedback mechanisms. Use this data to evaluate the effectiveness of your microlearning program and make necessary adjustments. Regularly update the content to keep it relevant and aligned with the learners' evolving needs.
Examples of Effective Microlearning Lessons
To illustrate these principles, here are a few examples of effective microlearning lessons:
Example 1: Customer Service Training
Objective: By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to handle common customer complaints effectively.
Content: A short video demonstrating how to handle different types of customer complaints, followed by an interactive role-playing exercise where learners choose the best responses to simulated complaints.
Reinforcement: A quiz one week later with scenarios similar to those in the role-playing exercise, providing immediate feedback on the answers.
Example 2: Software Skills Training
Objective: By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to use basic functions of a new software tool.
Content: A series of short video tutorials demonstrating each function, with interactive simulations where learners practice using the software.
Reinforcement: Flashcards and quizzes provided periodically to reinforce key functions and shortcuts.
Example 3: Compliance Training
Objective: By the end of this lesson, learners will understand the company’s compliance policies.
Content: An infographic summarizing the policies, followed by a series of scenario-based questions where learners apply the policies to real-world situations.
Reinforcement: Regular email reminders with quick tips and follow-up quizzes to reinforce the policies.
Conclusion
Creating effective microlearning lessons involves more than just breaking down content into smaller pieces. It requires clear and focused objectives, engaging and interactive content, and reinforcement through repetition and assessment. By adhering to these three never-to-miss basics, educators and trainers can design microlearning lessons that not only capture learners' attention but also ensure long-term retention and application of knowledge.
#Microlearning#Learning Objectives#Focused Goals#Engaging Content#Interactive Learning#Multimedia Elements#Quizzes#Real-World Application#Active Participation#Spaced Repetition#Immediate Feedback#Assessment#Knowledge Retention#Learning Retention Techniques#Effective Training Design#Bite-Sized Learning#Modular Content#Interactive Activities#Training Program#Learning Management Systems (LMS)#Employee Training#Skill Development#Pre- and Post-Assessments#Feedback Mechanisms#Practical Assignments#Learning Outcomes#E-learning#Training Effectiveness#Cognitive Science#Memory Reinforcement
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Actually, the bars aren't so bad anymore.
Think you can fix him? Read about his care instructions over at Tiger Tiger)
#Tiger Tiger#ludovica bonnaire#rakkatak ann#I thought I liked him (in a way he has a great design and is an effective antagonist) and *then* he licked the spit.#Now I need to create a lab to study him in. My god. He gives me hives. I need to see more of him NOW.#Something is wrong with him and it fascinates me.#He is everything I like in an antagonist. A little bit stupid and unintentionally funny while being a genuine threat.#I call him rat man they way I want to see him skitter around on the floor.#Call him rat man the way he might need a little cheerio snack and some enrichment.#I am so...so tired and I am struggling to keep the jokes train going.#Please continue to read Tiger Tiger! Every new reader fuels my energy gauge.#Sorry I've been missing so many days of posting. I'll try to make up with some extra posts this week!
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EcoGenesis is a reasearch insitution that dedicates itself to learning the origins of the world and work to restore it. Over the years they have lost funding and support.
#Oc#original character#oc art#art#my stuff#flint whistlebrook#penelope pyre pyrite#Quirk whistlebrook#Oliver Ferros#stvh#surprise sudden oc drop#It's a bit iconsistently messy because i kept editing their designs over months#deciding to make their aircraft a train changed the whole comic lmao it had a way bigger butterfly effect than i expected#in a good way#idk if i'll reblog this to tatck or not hrm#i probably will once i finish the first comic part
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Last comicfrin au party member finally designed BABEY!!! I can finally walk into the ocean forever
#keese draws#isat#I was worried abt designing her but I actually like how she turned out :]#she’s very silly her favorite hobby is vastly overestimating the average person’s craft knowledge#well her real favorite hobby is training different work animals but yknow#in terms of hypothetical gameplay she’s mostly about doing consistent damage and applying overtime damage and slowing effects on enemies#she’s the reliable dps and support while the leader is the unreliable dps and support lol#new game+
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It’s just. How did they mess up ROTT that badly??
Like. The plot of the movie was basically already covered in Unbecoming. We’ve already seen it play out
How is an almost two hour movie worse than a 23-minute long episode??
#Owl Hoots#I have a lot more thoughts on it#there were so many bad thing#*things#like. that was not good characterization#Jim. Jim why are you saying you were always curious about your dad#no!!! no!!!!! you yourself said you don’t care about him!!!!#ROTT#Rise of the Titans#and like. the ending???#did they just entirely forget Unbecoming??#Merlin’s Amulet would have chosen Jim#Jim going back in time wouldn’t have made Toby the Trollhunter#that… that makes no sense#Merlin said it himself#he didn’t make a mistake choosing Jim#he wouldn’t have chosen Toby#I have to say tho there were a good handful of things I did love or like#The animation and special effects#Douxie and Nari switching bodies? Clever#the use of trains and the turntable thing#I absolutely adore trains#Nari and Skrael fighting. That was cool#I think the design of the MagicTech armor was AWESOME#only complaint is I wish Excalibur had changed to match the armor#but that’s whatever#before I watched it I heard that Toby’s death didn’t make people cry because there were too many unnecessary deaths#so it made it not hurt#well I definitely cried#Jim’s reaction to Toby’s death hurt so much
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38 and 39 for the ask game!
(Love your art by the way)
38: fav song at the moment?
pawprint panic | party at club bug | love birds
39: youtuber you've been obsessed with and why?
link to scruffy's youtube channel
#i dont really have a set music taste cuz i just listen to whatever i like but i think i lean towards bedroom pop???#these songs come to mind bc theyre relatively new so i havent gotten tired of listening to them yet lol#i do love snailshouse's love songs and ordinary songs 5 albums.. as well as cavetown and sidney gish#but i dont have any real way of discovering music outside of oc amvs and listening to the rest of an artists discography#i also dont watch a lot of youtubers to begin with but i really like scruffy and solo solo travel.. hes a japanese travel vlogger that#my mom likes and he usually rides trains and documents the whole trip. doesnt speak but writes his thoughts in subtitles#hes pretty funny and his videos are relaxing to watch so i can see why my mom likes him lol#i highly recommend scruffys fnaf sound effects videos.. its interesting to see how sound design is incorporated as a part of#game atmosphere without even realizing it!! and his video for totks instruments is interesting too!!!#ask#ask game#answered#yapping#doodles
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rough germaphobic dust sketch inspired by this post. idk if i cooked here but i did have fun. concept art/ideas under the cut
#skeledoodles#dust sans#utmv#i kinda liked plague doctor dust....#but i think its just cause i like plague doctors in general#plague doctors believed in that smells caused disease#and called it 'miasma'#and in order to counteract it theyd have their own miasma which usually smelled floral#i do NOT think dust would subscribe to miasma theory#because sans is a man of science#but i DO think that#in a world where he did#his miasma would be like. peppery and spicy. idk how to explain it#spicy as in a lot of spices. not like its hot#anyway what im trying to say is that it wouldnt be floral#i kinda liked the full hazmat design ngl#but it felt too on the nose#then again the chosen design is also very on the nose#ignore the other drawing. the third one#that was my initial sketch lmao#i kinda had a rough idea of the design already in my head but#wanted to explore other concepts#and im glad i did because#the final drawing looks way better#OH ALSO#the reason the miasma smoke is blue#is because if mafiatale can have its magical blue cigar smoke#i can have my magical miasma smoke#i think magic can take any form given training and focus. including gas#what effect would the miasma actually have?........ idk lmao its 3am ill think on it tomorrow
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I like the rebranding I think the old logo needed updating and the new one is more dynamic. And I like that the GP kinda looks like a circuit
#motogp#I’m not calling it MGP#that’s a very obvious let’s follow f1 path#but I think that they need a way to condense motogp for smaller sized icons like for socials and stuff#so I get why they’ve done that#I don’t think it’s boring and the way they’ve animated the text is very cool and I can see it looking for smooth for the broadcast#I also think it’s LEAGUES above the f1 logo which is borderline ineligible#why do people always hate on shit blindly I think it’s so unfair and opposing of change#maybe this is too nice of me but do yall not get that there’s swarms of people and designers and creative minds that go into rebranding#it’s not entirely just corporate buisness money grabs#I hate the hate trains on anything new because there’s so many dedicated people behind the scenes who put a lot of work into that#and the companies they’re hired by are now gonna see them getting raked through the mud#when the criticism is barely that deep and it’s just internet people being loud for the sake of it#except the knock on effect is that those artists get discredited for their honest work#it’s just unfair when 80% of people are barely even series#they’re just jumping on the bandwagon#whatever I’m going to sleep
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24 hours ago I liked a ship in a real “I just think their neat” vibe but then I had Revelations about it and it’s suddenly turned into a brain rot mix of “oh my god why did you half ass this so badly in canon” and “oh my god there’s so little in canon I can twist it however I want in fanfics” because both characters got the bare minimum character development after the halfway point in the manga with minimal backstories.
So that’s fun.
That’s really what I needed more and different brain rots to the ones I already had.
#fanfiction#fanfic#fanfic writer#not sure if I’m gonna tag the ship or the fandom#to hell with it#it’s My Hero Academia#Itsuka/Momo#their vibe was on point#then I realised their designs are like inverses of each other#Momo’s got the smooth dark coloured spiky ponytail and Itsuka has the bright rough one#Momo has the super complicated quirk she had to study to use effectively#and Itsuka has the brutally simple quirk that she’s trained everything to use effectively#Itsuka loves coffee and Momo loves tea#Itsuka is purely hand to hand and Momo keeps getting net guns and stuff#this is the true rivals to lovers ship Horikoshi should’ve done#Momo has rich girl vibes and Kendo has brutally middle of middle class vibes#this is why vibe shipping is great#eventually you get the revelatory breakdown#also has the bi4bi vibes#they’re gonna need their own fic eventually and not just be part of one of the two polycules in wings#Jackattack rambles
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I really wish mieruko chan could help itself from being relentlessly, uncomfortably horny
#rambling train car#I feel like there’s a coupling of most horror with excessive and exploitative horniness that works to detract from its effectiveness#when I’m engaged with the fear of a scene#and I suddenly see something that’s blatantly designed to titillate#it rips me right from my immersion and I’m like ‘oh… ok’#not to say that nudity and sexuality can’t accentuate horror. that’s a blatant lie lmao#like. aono kun does it really well . it’s one of the scariest things I’ve ever read
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Enhance your career with effective communication. Learn tips on feedback, email etiquette, teamwork, and building trust. Click here
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Getting a Microlearning Lesson Right: A Blueprint with the Microlearning Map
In the fast-paced world of digital learning, microlearning has emerged as a powerful tool for delivering education in bite-sized, easily digestible chunks. This approach is particularly effective for busy professionals who need to acquire new skills quickly and efficiently. However, creating an effective microlearning lesson can be challenging without a clear plan. That’s where a microlearning map comes in. A well-structured microlearning map serves as a blueprint, guiding educators through the process of designing and implementing successful microlearning lessons. In this article, we will explore the concept of a microlearning map and provide a step-by-step format to help you get it right.
Understanding Microlearning
Before diving into the specifics of a microlearning map, it’s important to understand what microlearning is and why it’s effective. Microlearning refers to the delivery of educational content in small, focused segments. These segments typically last between 3 to 10 minutes and are designed to achieve a specific learning outcome. The benefits of microlearning include increased learner engagement, better retention of information, and the flexibility to learn at one’s own pace.
The Need for a Microlearning Map
Creating a microlearning lesson involves more than just breaking down content into smaller parts. It requires careful planning to ensure that each segment is meaningful and contributes to the overall learning objective. A microlearning map serves as a visual representation of this plan, outlining the structure, content, and flow of the lesson. It helps educators organize their ideas, identify key learning points, and ensure a logical progression from one segment to the next.
Steps to Create a Microlearning Map
Define the Learning ObjectivesThe first step in creating a microlearning map is to clearly define the learning objectives. What do you want learners to achieve by the end of the lesson? These objectives should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART). For example, if you’re creating a microlearning lesson on customer service, a learning objective might be, “By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to handle customer complaints effectively using a three-step process.”
Identify Key Content SegmentsOnce the learning objectives are defined, the next step is to identify the key content segments that will help learners achieve these objectives. Each segment should focus on a single concept or skill and be designed to fit within the 3 to 10-minute timeframe. For the customer service example, key content segments might include understanding customer complaints, the three-step process for handling complaints, and practicing the process through scenarios.
Determine the Delivery MethodMicrolearning can be delivered in various formats, including videos, interactive modules, infographics, quizzes, and more. Choose the delivery method that best suits the content and learning objectives. For instance, videos might be effective for demonstrating the three-step process, while interactive modules could provide hands-on practice.
Create a FlowchartA microlearning map often takes the form of a flowchart, visually representing the sequence of content segments. Start by placing the learning objectives at the top, followed by the key content segments in the order they will be presented. Use arrows to indicate the flow from one segment to the next. This flowchart helps ensure that the lesson progresses logically and that each segment builds on the previous one.
Develop the ContentWith the flowchart in place, it’s time to develop the content for each segment. Keep the content concise and focused, ensuring that it directly supports the learning objectives. Incorporate multimedia elements, such as images, videos, and audio, to enhance engagement and retention. For the customer service lesson, the segment on understanding customer complaints might include a short video explaining common types of complaints and their causes.
Add Interactive ElementsInteractive elements are crucial for engaging learners and reinforcing key concepts. These can include quizzes, polls, drag-and-drop activities, and scenario-based exercises. Incorporate these elements throughout the microlearning lesson to keep learners actively involved. For example, after presenting the three-step process for handling complaints, include a scenario-based exercise where learners can practice applying the process.
Review and ReviseOnce the content is developed, review the entire microlearning map to ensure that it aligns with the learning objectives and follows a logical progression. Gather feedback from colleagues or test the lesson with a small group of learners to identify any areas for improvement. Make necessary revisions to enhance clarity, engagement, and effectiveness.
Implement and EvaluateAfter finalizing the microlearning lesson, it’s time to implement it. Deliver the lesson to your target audience and monitor their progress. Use analytics tools to track engagement, completion rates, and assessment scores. Collect feedback from learners to evaluate the effectiveness of the lesson and identify any areas for further improvement.
Sample Microlearning Map Format
To provide a practical example, let’s create a microlearning map for a lesson on “Effective Email Communication.”
Learning Objectives:
Understand the key components of a professional email.
Write clear and concise email messages.
Use proper email etiquette.
Content Segments:
Introduction to Email Communication (Video, 3 minutes)
Components of a Professional Email (Infographic, 5 minutes)
Writing Clear and Concise Emails (Interactive Module, 7 minutes)
Email Etiquette (Quiz, 5 minutes)
Scenario-Based Practice (Scenario Exercise, 10 minutes)
Flowchart:
Introduction to Email Communication ➔ Components of a Professional Email ➔ Writing Clear and Concise Emails ➔ Email Etiquette ➔ Scenario-Based Practice
Interactive Elements:
Quiz on Email Etiquette
Scenario-Based Exercise: Responding to Different Email Situations
Conclusion
Creating a microlearning lesson requires careful planning and organization to ensure that each segment is effective and contributes to the overall learning objective. A microlearning map serves as a valuable tool in this process, providing a clear blueprint for designing and implementing successful microlearning lessons. By following the steps outlined in this article and using a structured format, educators can create engaging and impactful microlearning experiences that meet the needs of today’s learners. Whether you’re teaching customer service skills or effective email communication, a microlearning map can help you get it right every time.
#Microlearning#Microlearning lesson#Microlearning map#Educational content#Learning objectives#Bite-sized learning#Digital learning#Interactive learning#Content segments#Learning outcomes#Flowchart#Delivery method#Multimedia elements#Engagement#Retention#Scenario-based learning#Interactive elements#Effective email communication#Professional email#Email etiquette#Learning progression#Learning blueprint#Educational strategy#Lesson planning#Instructional design#Learning experience#Learning effectiveness#Training content#Educational framework#Training methodology
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Workbooks to improve executive functioning
Since the post I made last night about improving executive functioning was so popular, I figured I should pull these out of my comments and give them their own post, in case it's helpful for people.
I have worked with the publishers of all of the books linked below and can vouch for their psychology books. The publisher of most of them, New Harbinger, is an extremely credible evidence-based psychology publisher.
Obvious disclaimer that everyone's brain is different and what works for someone else may not work for you.
Is there evidence that executive functioning can be improved? Yes. This book appears to be a very thorough overview of the field, and contains both advocates and detractors of cognitive training, for a balanced perspective. From the table of contents, I would really recommend jumping straight to Part 3: Developmental Perspectives for executive functioning (EF) writ large.
Certain therapy modalities are specifically designed for skill-building in areas like impulsivity, decision-making, emotional regulation, and cognitive flexibility, all of which are EF skills or very dependent on EF skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is probably the best field to look at for these - skill-building in those areas is its core goal.
Some DBT workbooks:
The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook: Practical DBT Exercises for Learning Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation, and Distress Tolerance
The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook for Teens
There are also a lot of workbooks for ADHD that are sometimes more broad but also can help with executive functioning:
The Adult ADHD and Anxiety Workbook: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Skills to Manage Stress, Find Focus, and Reclaim Your Life
The CBT Workbook for Adult ADHD: Evidence-Based Exercises to Improve Your Focus, Productivity, and Wellbeing
The Neurodivergence Skills Workbook for Autism and ADHD
General executive functioning workbooks:
The Executive Functioning Workbook for Teens
Executive Functioning Workbook for Adults: Exercises to Help You Get Organized, Stay Focused, and Achieve Your Goals
Hope these are helpful to someone!!
#executive dysfunction#executive function#adhd#autism#actually autistic#neurodivergent#advice#adulting
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