There are a number of myths surrounding microlearning that have become entrenched in the minds of many trainers. In the worst case, they can ruin your courses! We clarify the 5 most important myths:

Microlearning is trending – this is no longer news. As our editorial team has been intensively dealing with microlearning, we have repeatedly encountered myths, prejudices, and half-truths. Apparently, this is a global problem, as I came across an interesting article on “Microlearning Myths” in the English-language blog of eLearning Industry, which summarizes these myths that we encounter daily.

Update August 2022: Are you interested in the topic of microlearning? Then read the article about Learning Nuggets (Definition + Examples) in our blog!

In the following infographic, I have translated and summarized for you the five most important myths about microlearning:

What can you learn from the myths? Microlearning is a sustainable, versatile e-learning method – but it is not the one-size-fits-all solution that it is often perceived to be. For some topics, learners, or purposes, other e-learning methods are a better choice.

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