DLI Assignment 1: Trends - MICROLEARNING by Ned Widdows https://padlet.com/nwiddows1/p6albumf22a35uz9 Overview of a current trend in Digital Learning (October 2023) en-us 2023-10-04 10:58:56 UTC 2024-01-18 11:46:13 UTC hello@padlet.com https://cdn0.iconfinder.com/data/icons/fintech-set-1/48/Trend_Up-512.png Why did I choose ML? nwiddows1 https://padlet.com/nwiddows1/p6albumf22a35uz9/wish/2731862347 💙 I'm passionate about... 
  1. the flexibility it gives learners (mobile aspect = anywhere, anytime). 
  2. its multimodality, e.g. audiovisual multimedia, interactive quizzes. 
  3. the fact it's less time-consuming than deep dives
  4. designing short yet meaningful & impactful digital learning. 
]]> 2023-10-04 10:58:56 UTC https://padlet.com/nwiddows1/p6albumf22a35uz9/wish/2731862347 References 💬 nwiddows1 https://padlet.com/nwiddows1/p6albumf22a35uz9/wish/2731862348
  • Speexx: HR Trends and L&D Trends in 2023 (2023, May 19) - Retrieved from: https://tinyurl.com/5h6sz2jd   
  • The Disruption of Digital Learning: Ten Things We Have Learned, (2017) Josh Bersin - Retrieved from: https://tinyurl.com/y83d9kk4 
  • Kapp, K. M., & Defelice, R. A. (2019). Microlearning: Short and sweet. American Society for Training and Development. 
  • 8 Business Use Cases for Microlearning, Articulate eLearning Heroes (2023) - Retrieved from: https://tinyurl.com/275mjhyx 
  • Microlearning: The Ultimate Guide, Talent Cards (2023) - Retrieved from: https://tinyurl.com/yhfhnwvt
  • 7 Best Microlearning Platforms for 2023 – (Pricing, Features, etc) - Retrieved from: https://tinyurl.com/3hr3dpzx    
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    ]]>     2023-10-04 10:58:56 UTC https://padlet.com/nwiddows1/p6albumf22a35uz9/wish/2731862348     nwiddows1 https://padlet.com/nwiddows1/p6albumf22a35uz9/wish/2731862349 2023-10-04 10:58:56 UTC https://padlet.com/nwiddows1/p6albumf22a35uz9/wish/2731862349 My Role: Senior L&D Manager & Business Skills Program Lead 💪 nwiddows1 https://padlet.com/nwiddows1/p6albumf22a35uz9/wish/2731862350 My role is to boost competencies & confidence with business communication & soft skills for non-native English speakers in a global company.
    I design & deliver a 100% online program with one co-teacher to over 250 employees in 14 countries. I create bespoke end-to-end digital learning experiences, manage the learner ecosystem and facilitate live language & soft skills training via virtual classrooms. ]]>     2023-10-04 10:58:56 UTC https://padlet.com/nwiddows1/p6albumf22a35uz9/wish/2731862350     Cons ✖ nwiddows1 https://padlet.com/nwiddows1/p6albumf22a35uz9/wish/2731862351
  • Can be ‘bitty’ & complementary rather than interconnected & holistic.
  • May make content at risk of oversimplification.
  • Can lack clarity for a learner's learning journey.
  • Though the content is shorter, effective microlearning still requires careful design planning.
  • Not as suitable for in-depth training.
    • ]]>     2023-10-04 10:58:56 UTC https://padlet.com/nwiddows1/p6albumf22a35uz9/wish/2731862351     Pros ✔ nwiddows1 https://padlet.com/nwiddows1/p6albumf22a35uz9/wish/2731862352
  • Focus on 1 learning objective.
  • Very accessible 'on-the-go learning' - can be delivered & accessed anywhere, anytime.
  • Provides continuous engagement & flexible learning. 
  • Multimodality: various formats to appeal to a range of learner preferences & compatible with gamification. 
  • Can occur within the flow of work with a quick burst of  just-in-time instruction when learners need it most.
  • Can target need-to-know info, not just nice-to-know info.
  • Can be personalized, reorganized, rearranged to fit learner’s needs.
    • ]]>     2023-10-04 10:58:56 UTC https://padlet.com/nwiddows1/p6albumf22a35uz9/wish/2731862352     Impact of Trend nwiddows1 https://padlet.com/nwiddows1/p6albumf22a35uz9/wish/2731862354 ML's effectiveness and versatility have been proven again and again in both business and education settings: it can be utilized at various stages of a learning cycle or as part of a wider program; highly adaptable, it boosts engagement, saves time, it's cost-effective & can result in better knowledge retention.
    (Microlearning: The Ultimate Guide, Talent Cards, 2023)
    ML is a winning solution for L&D teams: onboarding; compliance, product & soft skills training; language upskilling. ]]>     2023-10-04 10:58:56 UTC https://padlet.com/nwiddows1/p6albumf22a35uz9/wish/2731862354     Why Microlearning? nwiddows1 https://padlet.com/nwiddows1/p6albumf22a35uz9/wish/2731862355 We spend many hours searching for info, wading through inboxes and being flooded by internal comms, leaving little time for learning. According to Bershin's report, microlearning is: " . . . things we can quickly read, view, or consume and they only take 10 minutes or less . . . a video, a blog, or a set of instructional questions. We, as information-seeking animals, consume this kind of material all day . . . news sites and social networks now offer such learning in a massive, curated stream." (Bershin, 2017)
    ML mirrors this habit with short bursts of accessible information, delivered in the flow of work that we can fit into our busy schedules.   
    ]]>     2023-10-04 10:58:56 UTC https://padlet.com/nwiddows1/p6albumf22a35uz9/wish/2731862355     FORMATS nwiddows1 https://padlet.com/nwiddows1/p6albumf22a35uz9/wish/2731862356
  • images & infographics
  • videos & tutorials
  • short slide deck presentations 
  • podcasts & audios 
  • games, quizzes & knowledge checks 
  • scenario-based activities
  • interactive activities, e.g. polls, surveys
    • ]]>     2023-10-04 10:58:56 UTC https://padlet.com/nwiddows1/p6albumf22a35uz9/wish/2731862356     What is Microlearning? [ML] nwiddows1 https://padlet.com/nwiddows1/p6albumf22a35uz9/wish/2731862357 Also known as 'nano-learning' or 'bitesize learning', microlearning provides learners with access to short, snack-sized learning content, sometimes of more complex ideas, broken down into digestible nuggets or chunks, whenever they want, wherever they are. 
    Designed to suit our ever-decreasing attention spans & time we can dedicate to learning, learners can create self-paced bite-sized paths of study.
    (HR Trends and L&D Trends in 2023 - Speexx, 2023)
    ]]>     2023-10-04 10:58:56 UTC https://padlet.com/nwiddows1/p6albumf22a35uz9/wish/2731862357     My Business Challenges nwiddows1 https://padlet.com/nwiddows1/p6albumf22a35uz9/wish/2731862358
  • Time constraints around training & allocation for CPD.
  • Inability to commit to learning: recent shift in business focus from 'learning & growth' to 'productivity to increase revenue' 😢
  • Overload of mandatory policies, procedures, guidelines and processes: employees discouraged from investing time in upskilling.  
  • Lack of investment in tech and tools for learning (clunky LMS, overreliance on Google suite and long slide decks).
    • ]]>     2023-10-04 10:58:56 UTC https://padlet.com/nwiddows1/p6albumf22a35uz9/wish/2731862358     Application to my practice: nwiddows1 https://padlet.com/nwiddows1/p6albumf22a35uz9/wish/2731862359
  • Language Upskilling: flipped learning, e.g. pre-class & post-input tasks; ‘Phrase/Idiom/of the Week’ - interactive bitesize vocabulary-focused materials; quizzes & knowledge checks (formative & summative assessment); mini multimedia lessons targeting listening skills.
  • Soft Skills Training: pre-live training preparation and self-assessments; 'how to' guides, jobs aids and instructional videos from SME; help to strengthen company culture, DEI initiatives & employee wellness; mico-resources to reinforce & assess key takeaways to aid retention.  
  • Onboarding: welcome video from CEO; organization’s milestones & mission statements; company & department core values; ways of working; meet the team.
    • ]]>     2023-10-04 10:58:56 UTC https://padlet.com/nwiddows1/p6albumf22a35uz9/wish/2731862359     Tools & Tech 🔧🔨🪓 nwiddows1 https://padlet.com/nwiddows1/p6albumf22a35uz9/wish/2731862360 Learning providers offer an ever-increasing number of features to exploit ML, including authoring tools for content creation that’s compatible with mobile devices. 
    • Speexx, Babbel, Duolingo: language upskilling mobile apps designed to learn on the go! 🏃🏽‍♀️
    • 7taps: web-based tool to quickly design bitesized interactive learning modules.
    • eduMe: mobile-based platform offering content creation tools to build custom ML training courses.. 
    • LearnAmp: multi-purpose platform to create and curate multimedia learn-lists.  
    • Connecteam: all-in-one ML platform, easy-to-navigate interface, apps for mobile & desktop.
    • iSpring: easy to upload and create multimedia content & quizzes.
    • TalentCards: flashcard app leveraging various ML methods, AI, spaced repetition & quizzes.
    ]]>     2023-10-04 10:58:56 UTC https://padlet.com/nwiddows1/p6albumf22a35uz9/wish/2731862360     Just for fun! nwiddows1 https://padlet.com/nwiddows1/p6albumf22a35uz9/wish/2762699494 2023-10-25 10:55:33 UTC https://padlet.com/nwiddows1/p6albumf22a35uz9/wish/2762699494