Micro-Learning

Definition

Short, focused training sessions (typically 5-15 minutes) rather than long courses. It's education for people whose attention span matches their TikTok usage.

Example Usage

We've switched to micro-learning modules for compliance training to improve completion rates.

Origin

Learning science concept popularized in the 2010s

Fun Fact

Micro-learning improves retention by up to 80% compared to traditional training

Source: Learning and Development

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