The document discusses microlearning as an effective approach to address the skills gap by presenting small, focused, and accessible content that caters to changing learner needs and attention spans. It highlights the benefits of modular design, rapid development, and just-in-time support, which enhance engagement without overwhelming learners. The document also emphasizes the importance of choosing appropriate formats and creating content that is both memorable and contextually relevant.

1. Bite-size is the right size:
How Microlearning shrinks
the skills gap
Alex Khurgin
Microlearning
Small, focused,
accessible bits of
content
Baseline to build
other techniques
Twin challenge
Learners not
successfully
adopting training Training can’t
keep up with
technology
change
Attention spans
are changing
Shift to hyper-
attention
Consuming
more media esp.
video
Knowledge
workers
drowning
43% get < than
7 hours of sleep
a night
Better for
learning
engagement
Sticky
Doesn’t
overload learner
4-5 average
learned takeaways
per session
Get from micro to
macro
Faster,
cheaper,
easier
Modular, design
& execute,
experimentation
Just-in-time, does not
disrupt
workflow/performance
support
Time of need
Performance
aid
Microlearning
in practice
Media, e.g. clips
of an entire show
Images: e.g.
moose crossing
or “Pay to Park”
sign - intuitive
Infographics – but also can
be ineffective if too much
info. (same w/ video)
Tips
Choose a
format
Create
granular units
Make it sticky
Develop
rapidly
Add context
or use a story