A study by Microsoft (conducted using both surveys and EEG scans)pointed out that the average attention span had dropped considerably in comparison to the last century. While people could focus on a task for 12 seconds back in 2000, that figure dropped to 8 seconds in 2013 — about one second less than a goldfish.
Goldfish Ah! But, it’s not as bad as it sounds. It actually pints towards the increased capability to both multitask and concentrate in short bursts. All the more reason for why ‘Micro’ is the new eLearning. Though we have already discussed about why microlearning should be considered, but what makes it even more relevant as each year passes by? Here are 9 key reasons as to why microlearning is a must have in 2017.
1. Engagement
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