Microlearning: The Future Of Corporate Training

Webanywhere — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 12:28:13 +0000

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Microlearning relates to delivering learning in small pieces and it focuses on short-term learning activities. A typical microlearning activity could be watching a brief video, doing a quiz or playing a learning based game. In the context of workplace learning, modern learning management systems provide opportunities to incorporate small chunks of learning that employees can access at their own pace. Microlearning is a great tool for learning specific tasks or concepts required by the employee’s role. Here some main advantages of microlearning.

Advantages of microlearning?

Flexibility and accessibility. Modern learners have less time to attend traditional training and microlearning can be made accessible on any device which means that learning materials can be accessed whenever employees have spare time.

Knowledge retention. Microlearning allows employees to receive learning materials in small segments, therefore they have a chance to absorb and retain information quickly. The flexibility of microlearning makes it easy to engage in learning when and where learners prefer which means that they can find a perfect environment for their learning.

Engagement. Microlearning can include interactive activities like quizzes or games which can make learning process more engaging.

Are there any disadvantages of microlearning?

However, there are some disadvantages related to microlearning because not all employee training can be delivered through microlearning. Microlearning is not suitable for learning very complex tasks or skills. What is more, microlearning may not be the primary online training method for long-term performance goals because it is focused on more specific learning objectives.

Microlearning can be used as part of the overall online training strategy or on its own if it meets the needs of the business.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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Why Your Boss Expects Daily Online Learning

Webanywhere — Mon, 07 May 2018 11:19:10 +0000

If you thought that gaining the necessary qualifications to enter your chosen career was the end of your education – think again! According to an article on Businessinsider.com, AT&T’s CEO Randall Stephenson said that if his employees don’t spend five to ten hours a week learning online, they will make themselves obsolete. And he’s expecting at least some of that training to happen outside of work. Sound harsh? Maybe. But he knows that if his development, sales, and marketing teams don’t stay up to speed, the company will lose out to the competition. Employees who do take up the gauntlet to continuously top up their knowledge and skills through microlearning will reap the benefits. It all depends how hungry you are.

What constitutes online learning?

We’re not talking formal, elearning programs. Learning online can include:

Reading industry magazines to glean the latest insights
Reading the business and technology sections of online news outlets
Watching videos on:
- Competitors’ products
- Improving marketing skills
- Improving selling techniques
Your target market and how to solve their problems/meet their needs
Seeking better sources of targeted contact data
Interacting on forums
Networking on LinkedIn by joining relevant groups to gain knowledge
Asking and answering questions on Quora.
Following industry experts on Twitter to see what they’re excited about

Knowledge sharing

Of course it’s unlikely that all your online learning will be via your smartphone browser. Product training can be delivered via a platform designed specifically to help develop skills and knowledge. In organizations with rapidly changing product inventories, your teams will need somewhere they can easily access everything they need to know about new product lines. A CRM that quickly shares new knowledge in an engaging way is ideal for learning on the go. With ‘nuggets’ of learning available via mobile devices 24/7, it means that workers can opt in when it suits them. Having this resource will turn your sales and marketing teams into product ‘gurus’. A sales force that knows a product inside and out, and fully understands how it can solve your target market’s problems is a genuine asset to the company.

So the next time you’re browsing on your phone, remember to log it as mLearning!