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# Essential Skills for Microlearning Development
A Complete Masterclass for the New Age Teacher and Trainer
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## Course Overview
Are you prepared to change the way learning occurs in your Company? This is even more true in the fast changing world in which we live. This all inclusive training will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to create high quality, impactful microlearning resources that are easily accessible to today's learners.
Microlearning has disrupted education technology by providing compact, focused learning that learners can easily access whenever and wherever. This course is designed to include pedagogical theory and effective practices that can be applied immediately.
## Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, the students will:
**Core Competencies:**
Create micro learning modules that are designed and developed from sound instructional principles
(Art and Science) of Applying ADDIE to Microlearning Use ADDIE model to generate microlearning parties
Produce multi media content with video, audio and graphic elements that are compelling and entertaining.
Connect Micro Learning tools with the LMS passed or current familiar with students
Utilise adult learning theories to increase learner engagement and retention
**Technical Skills:**
Run professional multimedia authoring tools for content creation
Edit video and audio for highest learning impact
Develop engaging graphics that align with learning goals
Work in LMS systems and ensure compatibility if content for different devices
**Strategic Abilities:**
Analyse the learners' needs and chunk divide the content in order to ensure full understanding.
Write concise, measurable learning objectives
Design motivational and engaging systems for microlearning
Develop the communicative tools that contribute to the learning experience.
## Course Structure
**Module 1: Foundations of Microlearning**
Knowing the ascend and significance of microlearning
Key tenets of effective microlearning design
Deducing when microlearning is a suitable solution
**Module 2: How to Design Microlearning moments**
Utilising ADDIE approach in the design of microlearning
Content chunking techniques for optimal retention
Writing clear, actionable learning objectives
Balancing simplicity with meaningful depth
**Module 3: Technical Skills Development**
Ability to use multimedia tools for varied content creation
Video editing and production techniques
Audio recording, editing, and enhancement
Graphic design basics for attractiveness.
**Module 4: Technology Integration**
Understanding Learning Management Systems
Cross platform and device compatibility
Mobile learning considerations and optimisation
Content delivery and tracking methodologies
**Module 5: Adult Learning Psychology**
Applying andragogy principles to microlearning
Motivation and engagement strategies
Creating effective feedback mechanisms
Personalisation techniques for diverse learners
## What You Will Learn
**Week 1 2:** Laying the groundwork You'll learn how the importance of microlearning has grown in the modern education and training era. Find out how microlearning can help your training program keep up with changes in the industry, why microlearning leads to happier employees and increased productivity, and how mindflash uses microlearning in our own training program.
**Weeks 3 4:** Design Mastery Go deep into learning how to break down complex topics into concrete, learnable pieces. Discover how to write objectives that steer content development and learner expectations, so you can be sure every module has a clear point and measurable results.
**Weeks 5 6:** Technical Craft: Master how to work hands on with the same professional level tools used in industry to produce multimedia for professional projects. Whether you are editing videos or designing graphics, you'll grow in confidence so you can produce [learning materials](https://skillwave.bigcartel.com/product/business-supervisory-training) that are visually engaging and technically proficient.
**Week 7 8:** System integration Learn how to get your microlearning to work within Learning Management System complexity and on other devices. Get on top of standards like SCORM and xAPI for ultimate compatibility.
**Weeks 9 10:** Advanced Route Adult learning principles and theory to make learning more interesting and effective. Learn how to engage students and provide [meaningful feedback](https://coregroup.bigcartel.com/product/time-management-perth) to achieve greater results.
## Assessment Methods
**Portfolio Project:** Structured microlearning 'al' (from watching one do it, to doing it) Collect a 1 3 minute step by step microlearning applicable to the 'Doing' in your role.
**Peer Review Sessions:** Work with other learners to review and refine your work
**Technology Proficiency** Dexterity using multimedia features and LMS integration
**Assignment:** Reflect on working through the course materials in relation to your professional role at work.
## Course Requirements
**Prerequisites:**
Basic computer knowledge and digital tools familiarity
Multimedia creation software (suggestions available)
Desire to learn through practical, applied learning opportunities
**Time Commitment:**
3 4 hours a week for core content and activities
Extra time for building better portfolios and for practising on the technical stuff
## Concluding Remarks
Redefine conventional methods of training with this course and learn modern microlearning development skills. You will walk away with the know how of instructional design, technical content development and the strategy piece to be able to see immediate lift in learning around your Organisation.
This pairing of principles and application means you're not just learning about microlearning, you're doing microlearning. Each module is built with the same approach, providing a meta learning experience and ensuring that you can keep the core concepts the same all the way through.
If you happen to be a teacher wanting to update your teaching style, a corporate trainer looking for ways to engage your learners, or an instructional designer looking to expand your skills, this course is ideal to get you started and be successful in microlearning development.
By the end of the course, you'll have built a professional portfolio of microlearning content, become proficient with key technical tools, and applied strategic thinking to design and deliver effective microlearning initiatives that have a meaningful impact on how people learn and grow.