Tag: Microlearning
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3 flexible learning solutions your business should use in 2024
The workplace is always changing, and there is no one size fits all approach when it comes to training a workforce that varies in abilities, age and allows for schedules that no longer fit the 9-5 norm. This is where flexible learning comes in, and if your business hasn’t yet invested in flexible learning then…
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What is microlearning?
Microlearning is a method that focuses on studying small pieces of information at a time to improve retention. It can be conducted over desktop, tablet or even on a smartphone, and delivers short bursts of information to users. This allows people to soak up small, bite-sized chunks of information at regular intervals, wherever they are…
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3 steps to improving commercial skills training
Most business leaders will agree that developing the commercial skills of a workforce is pivotal in maintaining operations to a high standard as well as improving employee engagement. By developing the commercial acumen of a workforce, employees will become aware of exactly how the business operates and how the industry is evolving in order to…
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How virtual learning and microlearning can improve manufacturing workplace training
The manufacturing industry requires excellent practical skills from the vast majority of a workforce to achieve operational excellence and deliver a quality of product expected from business leaders and customers. By implementing virtual learning methods and experiential training activities in manufacturing workplace training, significant improvements can be made. On-demand virtual learning solutions, along with easy-to-access…
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Can microlearning become habitual?
In Axonify’s recent Microlearning Global Benchmark Report, it was revealed that about 75% of employees undertake microlearning training between two to three times per week, with the report positing this as habitual. One of the key reasons why this may have come to fruition is due to the high number of people who now work…
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How microlearning can improve management development
When we consider microlearning we may instinctively think about how this can be integrated into the daily life of employees, however, there is a considerable benefit to managers in utilising the microlearning approach themselves. Whether it’s brushing up on conducting interviews or quickly refreshing subject knowledge through an online ‘how-to’ video, microlearning is great for…
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How can microlearning be cost-effective?
Microlearning is quickly becoming one of the preferred methods of teaching within the workplace. Offering the capability to tackle multiple subjects and break these down into more bite-size pieces of information allows employees of all skill levels and capabilities to be able to expand their knowledge without it taking up too much of their time.…
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Understanding microlearning as part of workplace training
Microlearning may sound like just another buzzword or piece of jargon, but it is quickly becoming the next big thing when it comes to workplace learning and commercial skills training. Microlearning has proved itself to be suitable for a vast range of demographics and knowledge levels, with the ability to break down subjects into smaller,…
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Adapting microlearning to suit older employees
Over the past five years, the development of microlearning and subsequent implementation has increased dramatically. This dynamic method of teaching allows for the delivery and teaching of specific content or topics, in concentrated and specific bursts. Although many employers and workplace trainers understand that this is highly useful and applicable to the Millennial and Gen…
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How to future-proof your business through microlearning
Microlearning refers to the learning method with the objective to deliver mini bursts of information. A typical microlearning activity could be viewing a flash card, memorising a word, listening to a short podcast, watching a brief video or answering a series of questions in a quiz. Compared to e-learning, which can be in the form…