Imagine having the feeling of being empowered by corporate training? Rather than watching hours upon hours of monotonous videos, what if you got bits and pieces of information in an entertaining as well as engaging way?
Already, Generation Z is learning more from short soundbites on Snapchat, Tik Tok and YouTube as opposed to textbooks in addition to antiquated training modules. For this first generation to grow up with smartphones, the process of learning will be unrecognisable from prior generations.
Quick and entertaining content offers learners with the information which they need in a way that holds their attention. However can a few seconds, minutes or sentences actually teach us anything of value?
Absolutely.
An Expanding Learning Modality
Nanolearning is a way of delivering condensed information in a format that is highly engaging. It gives the learner a few soundbites or sentences of valuable – as well as relevant – content via platforms such as Tik Tok, Twitter, text messages or other nanolearning platforms. According to a study, 90% of employees welcome a microlearning approach as compared to 72% for video. As content length becomes shorter, employee preference skyrockets.
Why Nanolearning?
We have the tendency to remember the first and last things that we learn. This is why studying in short bursts is more productive as opposed to pulling an all-nighter. In nanolearning, as well, we teach our learners more by not telling them too much all at the same time.
In addition, we learn better when we’re interested in the material — and when we understand why we require it. Anyone who’s searched for “How to repair a dishwasher” or “How to tie a tie” under duress knows that necessity is a powerful motivator.
And here’s a treat for L&D folks: Nanolearning reinforces our relationship with our learners. By allowing them to graze, we gain their trust. By planting power pellets they are actually able to use, we show that we understand their needs.
Next time they have a question, they won’t ghost us in favour of Google.
What Is The Structure Of A Nanolearning Course?
The duration of nanolearning courses is between 5 and 30 days long. A five-minute capsule would include:
- Image/GIF,
- Concept/Case Study,
- Exercise/question,
- Response, and
- Feedback
Viewing the popularity of nanolearning, the future of this learning methodology will see a fundamental restructuring of how we teach basically everything. Academic institutions will stay a place to build networks as well as subject expertise however general knowledge will be handed over to systems through nano learning. This will make sure that education is more accessible than we ever thought possible.
This being said, nano learning might or might not work in all cases. It may be more relevant and adaptive for adults as opposed to children. This is one of the most important reasons why most EdTech companies are yet to implement nano learning.
What Are The Advantages Of Nanolearning?
A massive benefit of nano-learning is its cost-savings. Not only are courses extremely affordable, but students can also complete these whenever they want to.