In 2021, Microlearning solutions registered a growth of 60% to 70% between 2020 to 2021. So, being the trendsetter in today’s eLearning era, the importance of content curation is not to ignore. Over the years, it has become a vital resource for the LD industry. If we talk about the microlearning module, 80% it is textual content, and 20% it comprises visual.
Hence, to contextualize concepts, relevant content is necessary for a higher learning outcome. One survey shows that 80% of market leaders believe that content development is crucial in the microlearning era. Let us decode how to implement it! Understanding Content Curation in Microlearning
Learners want the control:
One market report shows, 78% of learners want control of their learning. So, give them learning freedom by adding content filters based on the date, time, and duration. Also, add one option of age groups in the filter. One fact shows,77% of K12 learners and 80% of higher education learners prefer microlearning modules.
For more interactivity, it is recommended to add social media discussion forums. It gives learners the freedom to discuss vital concepts and information privately on social media channels. Almost 30% of social media learners perform the same.
Use portals efficiently
Several content curation companies prefer LMS or learning portals to develop for microlearning modules. But your company can also perform the same by adding URLs. One more efficient way to deliver learning is to use minimal learning content on portals and use hyperlinks as much as possible.
Hyperlinks will redirect learners to the main topic, and they will get more information about the topic. As a result, learner’s intake 5 times more information than they regularly do. Not just that, it improves knowledge retention by 70%.
Keep updating the content
Clients must keep an eye on the latest market trend and add them in the form of info graphics or short videos in microlearning courses. The fact shows 65% of learners prefer learning the new content instead of outdated ones. Thus, either avail of Professional Content Curation Services or deploy an in-house team to include the latest data and information related to the course.
Remember that the content that is relevant today may not be relevant in the future. Hence, keep posting new updates like market reports, statistics, quotes of market leaders, and much more. As a result, it makes the learning process interactive, engaging, and motivate learners to acquire more knowledge.
