The Microlearning Meetup Newsletter #10
Where do I start with microlearning?
I get asked this question quite a bit, and it's an interesting one: Where do I start? Of all the topics you could create microlearning on, what would the first video, infographic, podcast, TikTok be about? If you're not sure, then think about the questions people often ask about a particular topic, are there questions that just get asked over and over again? Are there places in a particular process where people often get stuck? Are there areas where the business wants to upskill or future-skill its employees, and microlearning might enhance that learning? Are there topics that senior leaders are asking about? Are there topics on the horizon that microlearning could create a bit of excitement or expectation around? Are there behaviour changes needed in specific areas where microlearning could support those changes? These are just a few examples of how to think about where to begin your microlearning journey. Once you've decided on a topic, you might then think about the format, but that's for next time...
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1. WHAT'S ON
Create 2023 Conference ( Gnowbe ). Join Gnowbe on 23rd June for this virtual conference on creating content.
MicrolearningConf, Episode 9 (June 29, 16:00pm EST) brought to you by 7Taps.
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2. UPDATES
7taps Microlearning has now made it possible for you to 'transform your PowerPoint, PDF, and other training assets into mobile-first microlearning — in a click!' Just choose the AI Transformer option when you create content. You can also create a minicourse using their AI Prompt, just go the 7Taps web site to give it a go.
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3. INTERVIEW WITH ABHEEJIT FROM EKATRA
If you've not come across Ekatra, they provide microlearning via messaging. Founded by Abheejit K , Ekatra works at the 'intersection of high-end technology, social impact and sustainability' to bring learning to 'under-served learners'. In this interview, we cover a lot of ground around how Ekatra started, the impact of AI, and a variety of other topics.
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Please feel free to watch our other interviews and videos on The Microlearning Meetup YouTube channel.
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4. RECORDINGS & INTERESTING READS
Mastering Skills in Minutes: An Introduction to Microlearning (ebook; CommLab India ). You can also download their ebook on microlearning from here - Where Does Microlearning Fit In Your Learning Strategy.
Micro2022: The State of Learning Today (webinar), by Michael Ioffe (CEO, Arist ).
How 7taps aligns with the science of learning. Interesting analysis from Nidhi Sachdeva, PhD about the 7Taps platform using Rosenshine’s ten golden principles of instruction.
MicrolearningConf, Episode 8 (webinar, 7taps Microlearning ) featuring Samantha Tripp - How to transform existing content into microlearning, Megan B Teis - How to create microlearning that keeps your audience hooked, and - The Great AI Debate, with Kate Udalova Jason Gulya Mike Taylor Christopher Lind.
EdUp AI podcast where Jason Gulya chats with Kate Udalova about - How Can AI Support Microlearning? They cover - how microlearning programs can use AI, how AI can support on-the-job and just-in-time training, using AI + microlearning to remove learning barriers, and getting past buzzwords.
How to Create Microlearning that Keeps Your Audience Hooked from Megan B Teis using the 7Taps platform.
The Power of Minimalism in E-Learning Design and Its Importance for the Brain: Less is More! by Mert Tutenkan .
Power Performance with Microlearning's Purpose and Potential by Robyn A. Defelice, PhD .
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