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Small But Mighty: The Microlearning Course that Makes a Big Impact
Eunice Lim (Ms)
7 hours
*The fee is inclusive of prevailing GST and subject to changes.
Course Dates
For groups of at least 15 people, customised run dates are available, contact us for more details.
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What Is This Session About?
In today's fast-paced world, attention spans shorten, and information overload pervades our senses. Our course on the essentials of microlearning design equips training and adult educators, as well as managers, with the knowledge and tools to deliver impactful learning experiences in bite-sized, engaging formats. This empowers you to cater to learners' busy schedules, boost knowledge retention through spaced repetition, and address specific skill gaps efficiently. By mastering microlearning design, you will create targeted, accessible training that resonates with adult learners.
Introduction to Microlearning: A Cognitive Learning Perspective
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Brainstorming the reasons for microlearning
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Exploring the emergence of microlearning from a cognitive learning theory perspective
Microlearning Design Principles from Research
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Overview of synthesised findings about microlearning
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Key design principles
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Benefits and challenges of microlearning
Integration of UDL and Microlearning
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Recap of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles
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Mapping microlearning design principles to UDL
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Implications for educational practice
Designing a Microlearning Course Using Technology Tools
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Identifying a microlearning learning outcome
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Exploring and choosing a technology tool (ThingLink or others)
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Designing a microlearning course based on established design principles
Show and Tell!
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Sharing your microlearning course with peers
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Receiving peer and instructor feedback
Reflections
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Consolidating your learning using a preferred note-taking technology platform
What Does The Session Cover?
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify the list of microlearning design principles in general.
- Describe the implications of microlearning design principles for practice.
- Use ThingLink or another preferred technology tool to design interactive media objects.
- Apply microlearning design principles in the design of a contexualised microlearning course.
^ Assessment: Formative Assessment(s) (Assignments/Presentations/Practical Performances)
^ Completion: Upon 100% attendance and meeting Assessment requirement, learners will receive a Certificate of Participation from IAL (& other partners where applicable)
Who Is It Suitable For?
- Training and Adult Educators: L&D specialists, instructional designers, corporate trainers, curriculum developers, and talent management professionals responsible for creating and delivering engaging learning experiences, or professors, facilitators, and coaches working with adult learners in academic, professional, or community settings.
- Team Leaders and Managers: Individuals tasked with onboarding, training, and upskilling their teams or those responsible for employee development and learning initiatives within organizations.
- Anyone interested in harnessing the power of microlearning to deliver engaging and effective learning experiences in bite-sized formats can benefit from this course.
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About the Speaker
Eunice Lim (Ms)
Adult Educator | RE Training & Consultancy Pte Ltd
Eunice Lim is currently an Adjunct AE at IAL and runs her own learning consultancy company providing learning solutions to companies. Her key expertise is in learning and development with more than 14 years of experience in this sector.
As an advocate for tech-enabled learning, she has influenced and mentored educators and several organisations across various industries to innovate and improve their learning and development capabilities.
Eunice was one of the recipients for the SkillsFuture Fellowship award in 2021. Eunice is currently doing her PhD, holds a MA in Professional Education with NTU/NIE, MSc in Real Estate Investment and Finance from Herriot Watt University and BBA in Business Administration from RMIT University. She also holds WSQ SDAF, DACE and ACTA certificates.
She is a Google for Education Certified Innovator, Trainer as well as Certified DiSC Trainer. She is currently a Co-Chairperson for Special Interest Group - Learning Technology as part of Institute for Adult Learning (IAL) Adult Educator Network (AEN ) initiative.
