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Microlearning
Definition
A training approach that delivers content in small, focused segments typically lasting 3-7 minutes. Microlearning targets specific learning objectives and is designed for just-in-time performance support, higher retention rates, and compatibility with modern attention spans and mobile devices.
Where it fits in the SDI system
Turn a new process, system, role, or expectation into relevant practice, communication, job support, and evidence people can use in the work.
SDI practitioner lens
From definition to decision
Microlearning earns its place when the performance need is narrow, frequent, and close to the moment of work. It is especially useful for reminders, demonstrations, and decision cues; it is a poor substitute for the practice required to build integrated judgment.
01 / Decision it should inform
Use it when one observable behavior can be improved in a few focused minutes and reinforced inside the workflow.
02 / What to watch for
Do not divide a complex course into smaller screens and call the result microlearning. Smaller content is not automatically better learning.
Related ideas, client examples, and next steps
Carry the change from intent into day-to-day performance.
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Read practical guidance
Should Snack Learning Be Part of Your eLearning Toolkit?Microlearning or snack learning delivers content in short, focused bursts. It's not right for everything, but it has powerful applications.Why Invest in Custom LearningWhen you think back to the last complex problem you were forced to deal with, how did you try and solve it? The latter approach is exactly how the SDI team engages with custom content.How To Tell Stories Through Your TrainingEven seemingly insignificant stories can teach us facts that stick with us for the rest of our lives. From Snow White to Breaking Bad, stories are not just a means of entertainment. They teach us things.
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Turn the term into a decision
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