Integrating microlearning content in traditional elearning platforms

When promoting lifelong learning with training, instructional designers must strategically select the best approaches for learners. Microlearning can provide instructional designers with an effective option for learners to continue to develop in their workspaces by offering small fragments of information at a time. The article "Integrating microlearning content in traditional e-learning platforms" (Redondo et al., 2021), provides an overview of current research in microlearning. The authors provide a proposal to add more microlearning opportunities to formal distance learning initiatives. They offer some insights into ways to adapt this learning approach to traditional LMS platforms to effectively monitor learners' activity and learning results. Read full article here.c

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Microlearning Videos - A Success Story Webinar Presented by Kelly Barrett Certified Instructional Designer (ISD) and Online Training Professional (COTP)  Internal Revenue Service Register Here This webinar will discuss how the IRS is using microlearning videos to help enhance distance learning using their Self-Help Online Tutorials (SHOTs) videos. We'll explore the benefits of using these types of videos and how they can be incorporated into each employee’s continuous learning.  We will discuss suggestions for other agencies or organizations to start their own microlearning videos development team. Shared employee testimonials of the effectiveness of the SHOTs program in providing just-in-time learning will also be included.

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2021 iFEST (Federal E-learning Science & Technology) virtual conference. The National Training & Simulation Association and the Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) Initiative registration is now open. The iFEST is the premier conference on Distributed Learning, bringing together thought leaders, innovators, and senior officials from government, industry, and academia to collaborate and share the latest challenges and innovations in the field. The iFEST 2021 will be held August 30 – September 1, 2021, with opportunities for some in-person events. The iFEST virtual conference is free to all Federal Government employees and active-duty military.

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Combining Storytelling and Learning Theory to Support Effective Learning Presented by Christopher Kaplan, Alvin Lawrence, and Andrew Clark Diamond Information Systems Access Webinar

Four Levels of Gamification Integration: Which do you use? Presented by Dr. Jonathan Peters CMO Sententia Gamification Access Webinar

Accessibility and Section 508 Presented by Helen Chamberlain General Services Administration (Retired) Access Webinar

Developing Leaders Virtually Presented by MaryKate Dougherty US Department of Treasury Access Webinar The Future of Organizations: Adaptive Learning Presented By Fran Kassinger US Department of Treasury Access Webinar Learning Made Easy with Zoom Presented by Russ Colbert Zoom Video Communications Access Webinar

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