MicroLearning® with the KnowledgePulse®

Sustainable Learning and Knowledge Build Up MicroLearning with the KnowledgePulse® Introduction

MicroLearning - Academy 1. What is MicroLearning with the KnowledgePulse®?

Just imagine this is the desktop of an employee or manager

And let us assume that the employee should learn all this: Stay updated with new regulations… develop additional skills… improve performance…

The seminar took place a few weeks ago, and no one remembers much of it…

There is no time for sustained learning on a typical working day…

The head is filled to the brink.

? In such a situation – how can one learn

Let us take the Cardiac Pulse Generator as an example

And now imagine a Brain Pulse Generator

And let us turn this into a KnowledgePulse® Generator which lets every employee learn easily, conveniently and continuously!

A new approach to Trainings: MicroLearning with the KnowledgePulse®

micro-step by micro-step, learning is easy

a timely flow of short impulses supports the employee

casual, in-between, repeated unobtrusively, following a smart personalized pattern.

MicroLearning with the KnowledgePulse® feels like this:

After the call is ended, the employee is free to switch back to other activities --- and helpfully there is the KP prompt: the employee can accept or dismiss

The employee accepts and immediately can take a microlearning step: the KP widget client presents the next learning card. CLICK A short micro-activity

The employee answers the question… CLICK

… and receives immediate feedback! User‘s personal trace gets stored in the KP Server User sees the answer immediately

After taking 3 or more steps, the employee can keep on working without losing stride.

This way, employees and managers can learn steadily, easily and at their workplace.

20 successful „microlearning activities“ per day is a typical number, and easily achieved.

Users can configure themselves when and how often they want the KP Widget to become active. When the time is not right, the bubble can be clicked away with one quick move.

These micro-steps are so casual and quick that they do not feel like interruptions. They take advantage of the tiny gaps that occur between different activities……….. even in the tightest packed workday.

MicroLearning Academy What is MicroLearning with the KnowledgePulse®? How does the KnowledgePulse® Client work?

There are a number of different types of KP learning cards which are available for different types of learning and various contents: examples are…

Example 1: Simple question – simple answer

Example 2 a: Multiple Choice / Single Select Learning-card, well suited for exam preparation Correct answer

Example 2 b: Multiple Choice – Single Select Learning-card, well suited for complex content

Example 3: Multiple Choice / Multiple Select Incorrect answer. Correct answers are pointed out.

Info Context hide/unhide In addition 1: The KnowledgePulse® provides added infos to both question and answer Employees can deepen their knowledge and access additional information and learning resources

The progress of learning is tracked, displayed by the widget client and stored on the server. In addition 2: Users receive motivating feed-back about their learning progress

The rate and the frequency can be changed continually In addition 3: Each learner can adjust individually the KP settings The time of inactivity of the device can be set according to personal preference Progress indicator and feedback enhancer can be turned off or on

Once only: Login after installation. The Server-URL of the courses is set by default. In addition 4: 5 click simple sign up for MicroLearning with the KnowledgePulse®

A multiple number of lessons and courses can be provided at the same time and users can select them by simply clicking on the course selection menu. Please be aware: it does not make much learning sense to mix subjects. The KP shows learning cards only from the last choice selected; it does not mix contents. The MicroLearning Academy approach: KP can offer a series of lessons and courses

MicroLearning - Academy Approach What is MicroLearning with the KnowledgePulse® ? How does the KnowledgePulse® work for users? 3. What are the unique learning principles of MicroLearning ?

Learning step by step with micro-activities Integrated in the flow of every day work Simple use on desk top or notebook Supporting memorization Assuring knowledge transfer from seminars into working environment Securing training investments Integrated MicroLearning using the KnowledgePulse® ® is based on following aspects:

MicroLearning using the KnowledgePulse® ® is aiming at: Everyone forgets anything after a very short time time memory Forgetting curve (Ebbinghaus) One time learnings have no effect in terms of knowledge retention. Single seminars or online sessions are wasted investments.

KnowledgePulse® increases memorisation and secures training investments … the repetitive “popping up” of lessons insure that material is transferred from short-term memory into long-term memory The learner sets the pace… ...KnowledgePulse® smartly determines the “what” “when” and “how many”! Leitner system based on flash-cards

KP: Learning by repetition leads to a sustained knowledge build up 1st Repetition 2nd Repetition time Repeat learning is the basis of all knowledge retention. KnowledgePulse® Secures training investments.

KnowledgePulse®: a modern learning solution on multiple platforms The computer room The school network The school computer Mobile E-Learning The future Anytime Anywhere Learning

MicroLearning with KP: The short summary A New Way of Learning A web-based client-server software that delivers the electronic learning cards to any device (laptops, workstations, mobile phones) The lessons “pop up” when the device goes into stand-by mode, just like a screen-saver, or can be scheduled depending on need Content is easily created and entered into the system, either over the Web, or in Excel spreadsheets The order of learning cards is automatically adjusted by the Microstep-Manager of the KP System based on the learning progress of each user Courses, content and users are simple to administer Learning is personalized, based on user interaction

Integrated MicroLearning with KP: Didactic Principles Instructors break learning content down into small steps Steps are arranged in a didactic sequence Each learning card is a learning step – enhanced by the added info KP repeats steps in order to assure mid-term and long term memorization KP registers user response and personalizes learning card pop up sequence to fit with learners progress KP pushes content when device is idle and eliminates search time KP gives feed-back to learners about success or mistakes

Quality Assurance with MicroLearning KP uses technology to assist users’ need to memorize content in order to act and to improve performance KP provides regular activities to assure positive results from efforts MicroLearning with KP secures individual progress and thus company investments in training KP serves to motivate employees and benchmark company units

Technical Specifications (1) Intelligence in KnowledgePulse®® Widget Client for MS Windows® - is based on flash technology and can easily be installed with a few clicks by any user. Required is only MS Windows XP SP2 at minimum and a permanent Internet connectivity.

KP Product Features Client technology PC; Java Mobile; Symbian Mobile; Pocket PC; Windows Plug-ins; Web-Based Server Technology State of art architecture for stability and sustainability; System independent design for OS and DB; modular layered design; simplicity of client communication technology (KPXml); manageability Add-ons / Extensions Modular Micro-step Strategies; Custom extensions to core objects; User reports: course, lessons, cards, organization Third party integration External/ internal billing systems Communication systems E-mail, SMS, .. Monitoring systems (SNMP) XML – RPC interface Management Features Organization mgt Site administration; User mgt User; User groups, user roles; User permissions Content mgt Straight forward content creation, logical content navigation; flexible content import (csv, SCORM etc.) Subscription mgt Assignments, voucher & payment Report mgt User progress; statistics; invoice & billing; course lesson performance System mgt Configuration; login Notification mgt User notification; Administrative notification

PC Clients – Widget , Web, Screen What do I need to install on my PC for the KnowledgePulse®®? MS Windows XP SP2 at minimum Internet connection KnowledgePulse®® enables users to learn, remember and recall information more effectively by breaking down learning content into smaller, repetitive 'micro-learning objects' which are unobtrusively 'pushed' to a learner’s PC or mobile device during downtimes – much like a screensaver. Advanced mathematical algorithms measure and track one’s learning progress and automatically adjust the complexity of the learning cards to match the learner’s ability, which serves as both a motivator and your personal coach.

Developed by Research Studios Austria The Research Studios Austria Forschungsgesellschaft Started in 2002 to provide state of the art technology solutions in Information and Communication Technologies and Applications Mandated to manage innovation and know-how transfer from universities to markets Conducts market oriented application research in the areas of e-Technologies, Smart Contents and New Media and to develop new products and services. Delivers innovative products and solutions to global players and international markets The Research Studio MicroLearning and Information Environments Creates innovative learning and information systems making desktop, World Wide Web and mobile devices converge for the benefit of users Developed unique MicroLearning Approach and KnowledgePulse® product line to make learning easy and sustainable Makes learning easy for users and secures investments in trainings by companies

Contact: DI Gregor Cholewa, Product Manager Research Studio MicroLearning & Information Environments [email_address] www.researchstudio.at www.knowledgepulse.com www.microlearning.org

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