Learning is a process, not an event, which makes the planning of the journey through the process, a critical part of learning design. The navigation of learning flows is fundamental to the success of any micro-learning implementation.
So, before we find out about the key elements, let us understand what is a ‘Learning Flow’.
A Learning Flow is a continuous steady stream of social micro-learning activities – accessible from the web and mobile devices. (Hart, 2014)
Now, let’s look at each of the elements of the above sentence, that describe a Learning Flow.
- continuous – that are ongoing (i.e. no end date)
- steady – that are daily (or probably more likely, weekly)
- micro-learning – that are short – i.e. taking no longer than 15-20 minutes to undertake
- activities – that involve reading (watching or listening to) something and doing something
- social – that invite and encourage active participation and contribution
- stream – that are organized and structured in the Flow in weekly themes
- accessible from web and mobile devices – that ensure that learning takes place anywhere and at anytime
Make sure you keep these in mind while designing micro-learning solutions for your organisation. (How to design a micro-learning system for your organization in 6 easy steps)