Making Microlearning Work at Work
Microlearning (or nanolearning) – defined as providing learning material in short bursts that anyone can access any time – is being touted as the “next big thing.” We all have personal experiences of learning in this way, but how do we apply it to corporate learning? Does it work for all training all the time with all audiences? And how do you ensure any measure of accountability … or do you care? (It is informal learning, after all.)
In this presentation you will learn how to use MILE, the microlearning design model, to determine the best microlearning strategy for your organization. The MILE model gives you a roadmap enabling you to create a program structure, gather resources using the 3Cs (curate, create, and crowdsource), implement, promote, and evaluate your programs. Carla will also share a case study of her team’s journey with microlearning at Spectrum Health, including their lessons learned.
This presentation is based on Carla’s highly successful Essentials of Microlearning class she teaches for ATD and her presentation at ATD ICE 2016.
Learning Objectives:
After attending this session, you will be able to:
- define microlearning for your team or organization.
- answer key questions critical to implementing a microlearning strategy in your organization.
ATD Competency Model: Instructional Design
8:00am - Opening Remarks
8:10 am - Carla Torgerson
8:55 am - Speed Networking
About the presenter:
Carla Torgerson has more than 15 years of experience as an instructional designer and instructional strategist. Currently she is a Consultant with Spectrum Health University where she designs and develops non-clinical training for Spectrum Health, a not-for-profit health system with over 24,000 employees. Carla also teaches workshops on eLearning, mLearning, and microlearning for ATD.
In past roles, Carla has consulted with numerous Fortune 500 clients including McDonalds, Netflix, Facebook, Express, Fidelity, Cargill, Medtronic, Merck, and Best Western. She has designed solutions ranging from $15,000 to more than $2 million.
Carla has a Master’s degree in Education focused in technology-based education. She also has a Master’s of Business Administration (MBA), which helps her to see training through a business lens. She has authored numerous blogs and articles, including a chapter in Michael Allen's 2012 e-Learning Annual.