Isn’t the world evolving a bit too fast? In today’s fast-paced world, there’s an overwhelming amount to learn but little time for lengthy training sessions. Thanks to nano learning, you can keep up with what you need to learn while going about your busy schedules. According to research by Saeed Jameel Aburizaizah and Tahany Abdulaziz Albaiz, nano-learning is designed to help learners save time and adapt to modern realities.
Have you ever wondered how your organization could deliver short learning experiences? Nano learning is the way to go. In this blog, we explore more about this teaching strategy and how effective it can be in promoting continuous professional development.
What is Nano Learning?
Have you ever searched for a tutorial on how to organize your drive in two minutes? Or how to retrieve a deleted document instantly? If you have, you have nano-learned! Nano-learning is a teaching strategy that presents information in small and specific chunks to help learners absorb and retain it.
Since it is meant to be easily understood and digestible, nano-learning embraces self-paced and informal ways of learning.
For instance:
Organization A needs to train its members on how to log in to their work emails using Outlook.
Nano solution: Organization A creates a 3-minute video illustration to add other email trails on Outlook.
This ensures employees quickly grasp the steps without needing a formal session, saving time and boosting productivity. (See the illustration below)
Why Should You Consider Nano Learning?
Adopting Nano learning is something you might want to consider in your organization because;
- It is flexible and convenient as it is available on the go.
- It allows interactive elements for learners
- It has short and precise lessons
- It can be customized to every department’s/employee’s needs
Examples of Nano Learning You Can Consider in Your Organization
Here are some examples of Nano learning you can consider in your organization;
- Blog Tutorials
Have you been considering exploring new ways of publishing your newsletters? You can easily bring your team on board through simple blog tutorials. Including short blog tutorials in your training helps employees learn a concept within a few minutes. These short, focused tutorials help employees master key concepts without overwhelming them with too much information.
- Micro Quizzes
Instead of waiting until the end of the course to have a test, why not include micro quizzes after every topic for your training courses? Micro quizzes provide instant feedback, helping learners identify gaps in their understanding before moving on.
- Infographics
Infographics summarize large amounts of data or information. They illustrate them in a straightforward and appealing format that is easily understandable by employees in all departments.
4. Video Illustrations
With the popular use of social media, many individuals prefer learning online through TikTok tutorials, YouTube shorts and Instagram reels. Therefore, incorporating similar short video illustrations when training your employees would help train different team members.
Put Nano Learning into Action
Would you like help to put Nano Learning into Action? At Edutab Africa, we offer digital learning solutions through our GoLearn app and we also tailor lessons for specific people’s needs. We would gladly help you tailor learning management systems to the specific needs of your employees. Reach out to us today and let us make learning personalized for your organization.
Written by Faith Wanja