L&D is still debating microlearning. It’s real! It’s just hype. It works! It’s utter nonsense. People want it! They don’t even know what it is. I get polarized responses when I ask L&D pros around the world about microlearning. Some praise the impact microlearning has already had in their businesses. …
What Quibi’s failure can teach L&D about microlearning
Quibi is done. 75% of you are thinking “what’s Quibi?” 24% are wondering “so what?” 1% are remembering “I downloaded that app like 2 months ago but then I got really into Lovecraft Country.” If you never heard of Quibi before, here’s a quick explanation from Reviews.org on YouTube. Short …
In Defense of Microlearning
If your car starts to skid, steer it in the direction you want the car to go. Don’t over-correct or turn in the opposite direction. Steer purposefully into the skid until the issue is settled. This is solid advice for driving in icy and snowy conditions. It also comes in handy …
5 Key Insights from the Axonify 2018 Microlearning Global Benchmark Report
Full Disclosure! I am the Chief Learning Architect at Axonify as well as the Founder/Principal at LearnGeek. I contributed to the creation of this report. I believe the information is worth exploring independently to highlight key insights that can enable workplace learning professionals, regardless of their familiarity with Axonify. Axonify released …
Answers to EVERY question from the #ATD2018 microlearning panel
The 2018 ATD International Conference & Expo played host to the BIGGEST microlearning panel discussion EVER! I played host and was joined on stage by 3 of the most experienced microlearning practitioners in the industry: Shannon Tipton (Learning Rebels), Stephen Meyer (Rapid Learning Institute) and Diane Elkins (Artisan E-Learning). Rather …
Microlearning summarized
Last week, I delivered a session on microlearning as part of the eLearning Guild’s DevLearn Conference in Las Vegas. You can check out the full presentation at the bottom of this post. The overall thesis is that “microlearning” isn’t a real thing. Rather, L&D should always be looking for ways to better …
How to build microlearning
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I simply define “microlearning” as learning that fits. I explored the WHYS behind microlearning in this post. Now I’d like to share my experience with the HOWs. In my session “More Than Micro – Designing Learning That Fits,” I break down the process I have been using for several years …
How to overcome 3 popular objections to microlearning
Microlearning is just learning that fits. That’s it! Check out this post for my full explanation of the term. Implementing a microlearning strategy isn’t just about new content or technology. It requires a fundamental mindset shift throughout your entire organization. We must help people change the way they view learning as …
Microlearning is just learning that fits. That’s it!
Microlearning seems to be THE popular topic of conversation right now. While L&D pros are debating about it and organizations are saying they want it, very few people seem to understand what “it” is. It’s also getting more and more difficult for curious L&D pros to get past the noise as vendors …
Microlearning is A LOT more than smaller content
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I had the awesome opportunity to join the ATD South Florida Chapter for their Innovative Learning Conference earlier this week. Axonify was one of the event sponsors, and I presented on behalf of the team. My topic: microlearning. I’ll admit it. I’m not a fan of the term “microlearning.” Trendy terms …