Benefits of Microlearning

You’ve probably heard your colleagues talking about microlearning, but you may be wondering what all the buzz is about.  Microlearning is an approach to learning that involves delivering content in small, bite-sized units that learners can consume quickly and easily. This style of learning better aligns with the shifts in how individuals currently consume information. In the workplace, lengthier training sessions are broken down into smaller bite-sized modules which has been shown to improve comprehension and retention. These small and narrowly focused modules are typically 3-10 minutes and are usually offered in an online and on-demand format.  This allows learners to participate at their own time, pace and place, unless their employer says otherwise. 

Although some modules are stand-alone topics, they are often bundled together to create a more comprehensive learning opportunity around a particular topic. For example, an organization may bundle multiple, 3-5 minute modules on the topic of Communication. When all the modules have been completed the learner will have received all the information from a training opportunity that may have otherwise been provided over a single or multiple lengthier courses. Microlearning can also be used as a part of a larger continuous learning strategy. Learners can access small amounts of information on an ongoing basis to reinforce learning and keep their knowledge up to date. Many organizations have adopted this learning strategy in other processes as well, such as during onboarding.

While microlearning is a great option to introduce a topic, reinforce topics or cover topics that are not particularly complicated, it is not ideal for topics that are more complex which may be better suited for live in-person or live-virtual training.

So, how do you get in on this?  Cascade is excited to share that we will soon be adding to our on-demand learning opportunities by offering bundled microlearning opportunities.

Sample topics include:

• Harassment Awareness (including California)
• Transitioning from Peer to Boss
• Leading in a Remote and Hybrid Workplace
• Effective Communication
• Project Management
• Productivity
• Coaching Employees
• Conflict Management
• Delegating Work
• Change Management

Cascade will continue to add more topics in the future, including safety and compliance.