Microlearning is focused on a single learning objective and should be as brief as possible while covering essential content. It is not simply chunking a course into smaller units or a substitute for eLearning. Microlearning courses do not have a set duration and can take various formats including video, PDFs, and social media. While mobile-friendly, microlearning is not the same as mobile learning which may cover multiple objectives. Microlearning is not suitable for complex topics requiring practice and collaboration. It can be deployed through LMS, intranet, portals, apps, and social media. Developing microlearning content in-house or outsourcing depends on available resources, timelines, and content needs.

1. A Beginner's Guide to
7 Frequently Asked Questions Answered
Microlearning

2. Microlearning is not:
• Chunking a lengthy course into units of smaller duration
• A substitute for eLearning
• Just video
01 What is it NOT Microlearning?

3. Microlearning courses should be as lengthy as
necessary but as brief as possible.
Ensure you cover the need-to-know content
for one learning objective.
That will determine the duration.
02 Do Microlearning Courses have a Set Duration?

4. Ensure that form follows function!
03 What are the Various Microlearning Formats?
Forms (Types) of Microlearning Solutions

5. No, microlearning and mobile learning are not
interchangeable.
Even though microlearning is mobile-first, it
concentrates on a single learning objective.
Mobile learning, on the other hand, caters to
learners who like to study on the move, but is
not necessarily limited to a single learning
objective.
04 Is Microlearning the Same as Mobile Learning?

6. Microlearning is not a one-size-fits-all
solution for all training requirements.
Some scenarios in which bite-sized
learning should not be used:
• To teach complex topics
• For skills that need a lot of practice and
collaboration
05 When is Microlearning NOT Appropriate?

7. Microlearning can be delivered via a
learning management system (LMS).
If tracking isn't a concern, you can deliver
it through:
• Intranet
• Internal portals
• Social media
• Mobile apps
06 How can we Deploy Microlearning?

8. 07 Should Microlearning Design and Development
be Done In-House or Outsourced?
Do it In-house Outsource
• If you have an in-house design and
development team, that is not fully
pressed with other important things
• To ensure data confidentiality
• If source content is readily available
• If the assets are easy to develop
(example: PDFs)
• If you lack skill sets and resources
• When launch dates are stringent
• If you don’t have licensed versions
of authoring tools
• When you need creative solutions
• If there is a need to rollout several
courses at once

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