7 Best Practices for Creating Microlearning Videos For Employee Training
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The document outlines 7 best practices for creating effective microlearning videos for employee training. These include: 1) being clear on the scope by deciding on a single video or curriculum and involving stakeholders; 2) focusing on a single learning objective; 3) leveraging storytelling; 4) keeping content focused and limited to the learning objective; 5) choosing the right authoring tool based on format; 6) making the video engaging through elements like quizzes and interactivity; and 7) adding a call to action to encourage knowledge application.
7 Best Practices for Creating Microlearning Videos For Employee Training
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- 2. Not clarifying the scope can lead to project failure. Before you start creating a microlearning video: • Decide between creating a single microlearning video OR a curriculum of multiple videos. • Involve main stakeholders early in the project. • Decide on the budget. • Check if you need an SME for the content. • Set a timeline/deadline for the project. • Figure out if you have required resources in-house or should outsource the project. Best Practice 1: Be Clear on the Scope
- 3. Best Practice 2: To ensure delivery of focused content: • Identify the learning objective. • Decide how to meet that objective. • Use ‘how-to’ videos if required. Focus on ONE Single Learning Objective
- 4. Storytelling has the power to keep the learners engaged by: • Jump-starting learners’ imagination. • Helping learners put their thinking caps on. • Building an emotional connect with the content. Best Practice 3: Leverage the Power of Storytelling Use ‘micro’ stories for microlearning videos that include the: Context Protagonist Problem Solution Note:
- 5. Best Practice 4: Microlearning is all about providing focused, specific information to learners. So: • Stay focused on the topic. • Limit content to that essential to achieve the learning objective. Keep to the Script
- 6. While choosing your video authoring tool, keep the format also in mind. Best Practice 5: Choose the Right Video Authoring Tool E.g. Use tools like Vyond, VideoScribe, or Powtoon if you need visually engaging animations in your video.
- 7. Though content should be creative and visually compelling, take care NOT to use too many visual elements, since it can distract the learner. Best Practice 6: • Quizzes • Hotspots Make Sure the Video is Engaging You can use: • Click-to-learn tabs • UGC (User-generated content)
- 8. Best Practice 7: Add a Call to Action (CTA) A call to action helps the learner understand what he needs to do next. Adding a CTA at the end of the microlearning video will encourage the learner to apply the knowledge in real-world situations.