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MICROLEARNING TO SUPPORT CPD IN

THE DIGITAL ERA

Continuous Professional Training (CPD) plays an important role in What’s microlearning?
ensuring that trainers maintain their competences updated and Designed for skills training, microlearning
relevant regarding technological change. As an efficient employer methodologies stripe down a idea or skill to its
engagement strategy, CPD can ensure that trainers are up to date essential parts focusing on teaching only that.
with the latest digital skills trends.
Well-designed microlearning courses are highly
focused and made up of bite-sized exercises or
When it comes to teaching and learning in the work place, “learning nuggets”.
microlearning methodologies are identified as an ideal model to
deliver a range of content. Characteristics of a microlearning course:
▪ Short duration (5-15 minutes)

Such methodologies allow learners to select and use the assets ▪ Highly focused on a specific concept, topic, skill or
idea
more adequately towards their work needs on the device that is ▪ Interactive: audio, video, games
most handy for them, i.e., – smartphones, tablets or laptops. This ▪ Designed to be delivered on smartphones
learner friendly approach increases engagement, improves training
and job efficiency, and builds learner interest in seeking out
additional training opportunities.