A Case Study in Micro-Learning and Alternate Credentials Before Their Time

In this chapter, the journey of how the Cardiac Care on the Web online program came to be will be described, along with how the guiding principles framing the program development and delivery, as applied more than 20 years ago, still hold relevance today. Furthermore, how the program's micro-credential status has been sustained and has paved the way for micro-certifications at Laurentian University today will be discussed. Finally, this case study offers the authors the chance to review past and present literature and to reflect on next steps for Cardiac Care on the Web given the present emergence of micro-credentials in digital format.

Designing Text Message Learning to More Equitably Reach Students Wherever They Go

This chapter describes how TESOL educators can partner with global aid organizations, local communities, and learners themselves to leverage low-tech yet innovative learning solutions like text-message lessons with the goal of more equitably reaching learners, particularly those affected by disruption to their education such as those who are migrants/refugees. Taking such action as advocates committed to closing opportunity gaps arising from social issues affecting language learning not only involves the TESOL educator in the six principles for exemplary teaching of English learners but also UN Sustainable Development Goals as a framework, trauma-informed teaching and learning, and the concept of text messages used as micro-learning. Through a UNICEF case study of practice in action, the author provides a stepwise how-to for redesigning curriculum into micro-learning appropriate for text-message delivery and offers considerations and recommendations for its dissemination, evaluation, and potential application to many other contexts and learner populations at scale.

Learning Evolution: a Survey

Learning is the process of gaining knowledge and implementing this knowledge on behavior. The concept of learning is not strict to just human being, it expanded to include machine also. Now the machines can behave based on the gained knowledge learned from the environment. The learning process is evolving in both human and machine, to keep up with the technology in the world, the human learning evolved into micro-learning and the machine learning evolved to deep learning. In this paper, the evolution of learning is discussed as a formal survey accomplished with the foundation of machine learning and its evolved version of learning which is deep learning and micro-learning as a new learning technology can be implemented on human and machine learning. A procedural comparison is achieved to declare the purpose of this survey, also a related discussion integrates the aim of this study. Finally a concluded points are illustrated as outcome which summarized the practical evolution intervals of the machine learning different concepts.

A aplicação experimental do micro learning na educação profissional e tecnológica

O presente artigo relata a aplicação do método Micro Learning (ML) na Educação Profissional e Tecnológica. Foi elaborado com base em um Estudo de Caso, realizado na Escola Municipal de Aprendizagem Industrial de Santa Maria. O ML é um método inovador, os dados coletados serviram de base para um mapeamento sobre o processo, o qual norteou todo o trabalho. O ML iniciou por meio de uma Avaliação Diagnóstica, a qual direcionou o planejamento e aplicação do ML.Por meio da proposta de ML, pretende-se auxiliar na comprovação de que o ML pode ser utilizado para novos ensinos, e que o tempo de duração pode melhorar a retenção do ensino e a atenção dos discentes. A pandemia trouxe limitações, e também a possibilidade de verificar o ensino e a importância de materiais didáticos bem confeccionados, alertando para o excesso ou falta de informações. Este estudo procura ainda, elencar algumas habilidades cognitivas desenvolvidas por meio do ML. Por fim, os dados apontados podem auxiliar no planejamento e aperfeiçoamento do método, aumentando sua utilização em nosso País.

Course in E-learning and Moodle for Academic Staff – Development, Provision, Evaluation, Satisfaction

The COVID-19 pandemic created challenges for education systems. Many university lecturers did not have enough training to teach in an electronic environment, for others there was no such experience at all. This paper discusses the evaluation of a course “E-learning. Moodle." designed to prepare faculty to teach online and users' satisfaction with the training. The influence of demographic and professional factors was analysed. Results indicate that confidence in computer skills and pedagogical qualification are strong predictors of the success of such training. Micro-learning with short video clips is most suitable.

Pharmacy Students’ Perceptions and Performance from a Microlearning-based Virtual Practical on the Elucidation of Absolute Configuration of Drugs

The Covid-19 Movement Control Order imposed by the government converted the delivery of lessons to online learning in the education sector. Pharmaceutical chemistry is a core subject for pharmacy students and first-year students were taught the elucidation of the absolute configuration of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API). The objective of this study is to investigate the pharmacy students’ perceptions and performance on learning new knowledge related to the concept of absolute configuration on API through micro-learning. Students were introduced and assessed on the stereochemistry of new terminologies through micro-learning activities. Various 3D molecular model capture in video format was uploaded on YouTube(YT) and embedded in the Google Form(GF) online assessment. The students’ video navigation was captured with YT video analytics, students learning performance was through GF quiz assessment responses, and the student’s attitudes through questionnaire survey. In conclusion, the performance of student pharmacists in learning and applying new knowledge delivered through online distance micro-learning was comparable to face-to-face active learning. Both YT video analytics and GF responses allowed real-time monitoring and interventions. Nonetheless, students required more time to learn new knowledge online compared to face-to-face active learning. In conclusion, the designed virtual micro-learning enabled students to learn bite-sized new knowledge while training their spatial ability through the application of 3D molecular models with reinforcement through quizzes. The virtual micro-learning design is practical and economical without much technological investment or training for both the educator and learner with easy access in an open distance learning environment and post-Covid. Keywords: Absolute configuration, Analytics, Micro-learning, Online assessment, Video

Trialling micro-learning design to increase engagement in online courses

PurposeThis paper reports on how micro-learning design principles are being trialled in an Australian and a Malaysian university to make online courses more accessible and attractive, and a more positive experience, with the aim of increasing student success. Central to this approach is segmenting materials into “bite-size” instalments by way of short micro-lecture presentations and reducing other content. The aim of this “less is more” strategy is to reduce unnecessary cognitive load as an impediment to learning so that focus can shift to prioritising the most essential skills and content. The purpose of this trial is to explore the efficacy of micro-learning as a means for increasing student engagement and learning.Design/methodology/approachThe trials involved a mixed mode methodology drawing on qualitative and ratings data from course satisfaction surveys and records on grades and completion.FindingsTo date, results have shown significant increases in student engagement and satisfaction, and also performance. Our application of micro-learning included reducing volume of content based on its practical value, use of novelty (e.g. infusing guest presenter input) and design of practical and collaborative student activities.Research limitations/implicationsEarly results are encouraging regarding apparent utility for engaging learners and ease of application, i.e. implementability and transference potential. However, the rapidly expanding area of online learning requires further research to establish a well-validated evidence base for effective online teaching practices.Practical implicationsThe findings are relevant to universities involved in online and blended learning. Micro-learning design methods show promise in being able to address major engagement barriers including cognitive overload.Social implicationsMore students are struggling with learning in today's social environment brought about with the massification of higher education. Micro-learning seeks to address major barriers these learners face with methods that go beyond traditional teaching practices.Originality/valueFindings here are encouraging and contribute to existing understanding on ways to increase learner engagement in the competitive and fast-growing area of online learning for universities globally.

Microlearning and microteaching: prospects of improvement in regions within crosscultural education

The research article explores the evolving trends in modern education, which are microlearning and microteaching. The authors analyze microlearning and microteaching as the most progressive and up-to-date approach. This article brings up the role of the globalization in the process of education encompassing crosscultural education. Although micro learning and teaching embrace many demands of modern learning and teaching, the approaches catering to the needs of students from different regions, have not been developed yet. Therefore, the main objective is to demonstrate the opportunities which microlearning offers within crosscultural education. The authors consider theoretical and empirical revie w of the literature and a conceptual framework to be the basic methods. The results obtained can be formulated as follows: a regional model of the micro-learning education (learning and teaching) with a set of specific character traits of students to facilitate the ideas of microeducation has been developed. This article is aimed to discuss the evolvement, current perceptions, basic principles and tools of microteaching and microlearning; to analyze their efficiency in the modern world and to suggest its further development through analysis of cross-culturalism in education using Hoffstede's dimensions including the model for regional program developing within crosscultural education.