The Power of Micro Learning: Your Secret Weapon Against Learning Fatigue.
Understanding Micro Learning:
Micro learning is a technique that focuses on delivering bite-sized, easily digestible pieces of information. It involves breaking down complex concepts into smaller modules or nuggets, which are then delivered through various media formats such as videos, quizzes, infographics, or short articles. By presenting information in concise and focused bursts, micro learning maximizes engagement, retention, and the overall learning experience.
The Brain's Learning Process:
To comprehend the impact of micro learning, let's take a quick peek into the inner workings of our brain during the learning process. When we encounter new information, our brain activates a network of neurons, forming connections and pathways to encode that information into our memory. However, there's a catch – our brain has a limited capacity for attention and information processing.
The Curse of Learning Fatigue:
Learning fatigue, often experienced by adult learners, occurs when our brain becomes overwhelmed by the volume and intensity of information presented to it. Traditional learning methods, such as lengthy lectures or dense textbooks, can quickly drain our mental resources and hinder our ability to retain and recall information effectively. This overwhelming fatigue leads to reduced motivation, diminished focus, and a subpar learning experience.
Enter Micro Learning:
Now, imagine a learning approach tailored to match the capabilities of our brain and counteract the perils of learning fatigue. Micro learning does precisely that! By delivering bite-sized content, it respects our brain's limited capacity for attention, ensuring optimal engagement and knowledge retention.
Microlearning for the win!
In a world that piles on the problems, amps up the stress, and seems to conspire to make you feel like a loser, for the win make sure any education you undertake is based on micro learning.
Joanne Timney
Learning Development Director
Acuity Learning Academy
Managing Director
Bark Like a Big Dog
Email: joanne@barklikeabigdog.com
About Joanne
Joanne is a multi-award winning marketer specialising in behavioural design. She is the Principal Consultant at Bark Like A Big Dog (winner of the Best Global Business Marketing Content Agency 2021 and 2022). She is also a respected lecturer who regularly teaches at post-graduate level in universities across the UK and USA.
She has over 25 years experience in developing and delivering educational programmes. She is a Fellow of the Royal Chartered Institute of Marketing and lectured for the CIM for 15 years at Post Graduate Level. She is also published in 7 countries. Joanne leads the team who adapt our training programmes into micro learning formats and ensures that learning objectives are achieved.
She has over 25 years experience in developing and delivering educational programmes. She is a Fellow of the Royal Chartered Institute of Marketing and lectured for the CIM for 15 years at Post Graduate Level. She is also published in 7 countries. Joanne leads the team who adapt our training programmes into micro learning formats and ensures that learning objectives are achieved.
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