Would you like to design your training in a modern way? Then you should keep up with the trend and rely on digital learning methods like microlearning. In the article, you will learn how to get started and how you can convince your customers of digital learning with modern methods!

The continuing education industry is constantly evolving. The demand for training and coaching is also growing, but the time for such measures is often limited. However, there is relief: Instead of relying on comprehensive in-person seminars, online offerings are becoming increasingly popular. Digital learning is increasingly becoming a mandatory requirement for modern further education. Still, many trainers and coaches are hesitant about the supposedly complex topic of “digital learning.” Below, we will demonstrate how easy it can be to use modern learning methods using microlearning!

Digital Learning Formats Increase Learning Transfer [Study]

Modern learning methods have been gaining popularity in continuing education for several years. This trend is supported by the study results of the Trend Monitor 2018/2019. The mmb Institute has been extensively dealing with digital learning for years and what aspects define modern learning.

The study shows that particularly

• Blended Learning,

• Videos, and

• Microlearning

are currently particularly popular. The results also suggest that the use of these learning formats will significantly increase in the future.

In summary, we can conclude that media-based content is gaining significance. Digital learning content can demonstrably support the learning process positively.

The detailed study results have been summarized for you by editor Laura in the article “mmb Trend Monitor 2019: What Further Educators Need to Know.”

At this point, let's focus on the third popular learning format: microlearning.

Why Microlearning is Trendy

As trivial as it may sound: small learning units achieve the greatest learning effect! This perfectly describes the essence of microlearning. But why is that?

Microlearning, that is, learning in mini-units, requires almost no effort. The learning modules can be easily integrated into daily life, as they only require a few minutes of attention and thus save a lot of time. In most cases, learners can simply work through the small learning units on their smartphones while on the go or at home, which lowers the threshold: “Just quickly check on the phone” sounds much more pleasant than “sitting in the seminar room for hours,” right?

Incorporate learning units in between: This is what modern learning looks like!

Advantages of Microlearning at a Glance:

• Microlearning is a cost-effective supplement or alternative to traditional in-person courses.

• You can quickly implement microlearning since the development of learning content requires little effort and is often reusable.

• You can quickly and easily update or expand the learning content to be delivered.

• Even complicated content can be effectively and understandably conveyed using the bite-sized method.

• Attention is significantly higher with short learning units, leading to much more efficient learning outcomes.

Conclusion: Microlearning is therefore the optimal entry into the world of modern learning methods for both you as a trainer and your participants!

Microlearning offers you many freedoms for designing your content. Combine different formats in your mini-units: Use short videos for illustration, rely on brief text input, or create short quizzes – microlearning has virtually no limits! Don’t be afraid of digital learning and try it out for yourself. Give your participants more freedom in the online sessions and be amazed at the sustainable effect this can have on the overall learning process!

In the article “Examples of Microlearning: In Training and Everyday Life,” you will find some illustrative ideas of what your microlearning could look like!

With the microlearning method, you can also convince skeptical customers and participants of modern learning methods. It is important to not overwhelm anyone – take it slow!

Many companies are hesitant to invest in completely new further education measures. In this case, a gentle entry with Blended Learning is advisable, combining in-person courses with online support (e.g., in the form of microlearning).

How to create Blended Learning as a trainer, you will learn in the free guide “Blended Learning for Trainers” in 9 simple steps.