How to create a microlearning course
Today we're going to talk about how to create a course using microlearning.
The first step in planning your microlearning course is figuring out what you want learners to learn. You'll want to be very specific about what you want them to know when they finish each video, or whatever format your course uses.
You may want them to understand how something works, why it works that way or even how they can use it themselves. Whatever the case, make sure you are being clear.
The second step is figuring out what you want to cover. For example, if you're teaching an introductory chemistry course, that could be everything from defining the most-used terms to explaining the main areas of the field. Once you've decided which topics to cover, make sure they are organized in a logical sequence.
Once you have your outline ready, it's time to start thinking about how you'll deliver that information. That means structuring your content so it's easy for learners to understand, follow and retain long after they leave the lesson.
You should consider the total length you want for the course and how many lessons it will take to reach the final objectives. With the lessons planned, you can now define the learning objectives for each lesson.
After these steps, it's time to start putting together some visuals for each lesson!
If possible, try using images from stock photo sites instead of creating them yourself. They're cheap and can save you a lot of time when building your microlearning course.
That said, if you have the skills or access to tools that let you create custom images, go ahead and use them! You don't want anything distracting attention from the information being taught in the lesson.
If you're using video or images, think of ways to make them more engaging by adding text boxes or captions. If you're teaching something complicated, like math equations or chemical compounds, break them into smaller pieces so learners have time to digest each one before moving on to the next lesson. Microlearning is great for adapting your content to different formats, supporting different learning styles. For example, some people prefer to learn through images or videos, while others prefer written content. Microlearning lets us provide a lesson plan for each learner's individual needs.
This lesson is meant to give you a general idea of how to develop your course based on the microlearning methodology. Keep in mind that we'll go deeper into these topics later in the course.
Now, let's close this introduction with the role of the LMS in microlearning.
