3.

Uses of Microlearning

Chapter Questions

At the end of this chapter, you should be able to answer:

• What four ways can microlearning play a part in a larger training initiative?

• What are common uses for microlearning?

• What is the difference between a microlearning use case and a type of microlearning?

• What other considerations factor into determining the best use and type of microlearning?

What a build up to get to this chapter! First we clarified what microlearning is, and then we explained the theoretical principles and the classifications of each learning domain. Now it’s time to discuss the uses of microlearning. We cover six uses, defining, contextualizing, and providing examples of each.

But before we get into each use case, ...

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