This self-paced eLearning module equips mid-career instructional designers with tools to create engaging, learner-centered microlearning. Through step-by-step guides and interactive exercises, it enhances design skills, knowledge retention, and alignment with industry best practices.

Title: Fast-Track to Microlearning Design: Enhancing Instructional Expertise
Tools Used in Development: Articulate Rise 360, Padlet, Google Forms
Time in Development: Approximately 2 months
Client: Independent Capstone Project for WGU
Collaborators: Instructional Design Experts, Peer Reviewers

Research, Module Design, Content Development, Interactive Activity Creation, Assessment Design, Platform Integration, Peer Collaboration

Instructional designers often struggle with creating concise, focused microlearning content that enhances knowledge retention. Within the Digital Learning Network, many mid-career professionals shared struggles with breaking down complex content, using reinforcement strategies, and adapting traditional eLearning methods to fit the unique demands of microlearning.

This eLearning module uses step-by-step guides and interactive exercises to help instructional designers master microlearning. It emphasizes practical strategies like content chunking, reinforcement, and multimedia integration for real-world application.

After completing the module, participants can confidently design concise, engaging microlearning content, apply reinforcement strategies to enhance retention, and integrate multimedia effectively to meet diverse learner needs.