Notebook Quiz

Exercise 1

identifyingMicrolearning

How to play: Determine whether each scenario qualifies as microlearning. Select the blue button below to start. Have fun!

Scenario 1 of 5

A 4-minute video explaining a new feature in an app, followed by a 1-minute interactive walkthrough where users complete a simple task using the feature

Not Microlearning

Microlearning

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This is Microlearning. This example fits microlearning principles, as it is short, focused on a single topic, and includes an interactive element to reinforce the learning. The combined use of a brief video and hands-on practice makes it effective for quick learning.

Scenario 2 of 5

A 45-minute lecture divided into three 15-minute segments, each focusing on different aspects of software functions, with a 5-minute break between segments.

Microlearning

Not Microlearning

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This is not Microlearning. Despite the segmentation, the total length and comprehensive content still do not align with microlearning's goal of delivering focused and brief learning experiences. The sessions cover multiple topics, making it more similar to a traditional learning approach.practice makes it effective for quick learning.

Scenario 3 of 5

A daily email providing a short language tip, accompanied by a 1-minute video example demonstrating the correct usage of the language tip in conversation.

Not Microlearning

Microlearning

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This is Microlearning. This scenario qualifies as microlearning because both the email and the video are short, focused, and address a single learning objective. The concise video reinforces the learning tip in a practical way without extending beyond microlearning's typical length, making it effective for quick consumption.

Scenario 4 of 5

An hour-long training webinar on effective communication, structured with interactive polls and 3-minute breakout discussions every 15 minutes.

Microlearning

Not Microlearning

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This is not Microlearning. Even with interactive elements and breakout sessions, the webinar is too long to qualify as microlearning. Microlearning typically limits content to around 10 minutes or less per segment, whereas this scenario is still structured as a traditional, longer training session.

Scenario 4 of 5

A 3-minute gamified quiz designed to reinforce knowledge from a prior 30-minute training session, including feedback for each question and links to additional resources.

Not Microlearning

Microlearning

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This is Microlearning. The quiz itself fits the microlearning framework because it is short, interactive, and focused on reinforcing specific knowledge. Although it follows a longer training session, the microlearning component effectively reinforces the material in a brief and engaging way.

Congratulations on completing Exercise 1! You’ve done a fantastic job applying your knowledge and using your critical thinking skills to identify microlearning scenarios.