Designing eLearning, Microlearning & Nano-Learning Instructional Corporate Solutions
Instructors
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Chryso ChristodoulouCEO - FounderMrs. Chryso Christodoulou is the founder of FUNecole® Research Institute and the co-founder of Digipro Education Limited. Her academic background is in Computer Science and Education. She is the designer and author of the FUNecole® for Cambridge ICT Starters Initial Steps endorsed by University of Cambridge International Examinations and recognized best practice educational approach by the European Commission. Mrs. Christodoulou is an external educational expert for the Institute of Prospective Technological Studies (IPTS) on various educational research projects. She is a program committee member for the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers’ (IEEE) Computer society. Mrs. Christodoulou participates as keynote speaker and panelist at numerous conferences, seminars and workshops around the world. Mrs. Christodoulou´s work has been published in scholarly and policy publications, such as IEEE Xplore and the European Parliament Magazine. She is a recognized as an entrepreneurship expert by OECD and is one of 350 European Ambassadors of Entrepreneurship.
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Kyriakos ChristodoulouHead of R&D and InnovationKyriakos Christodoulou holds a BSc in Computer Science and a Master’s Degree in Innovation Management. He has been working in digital education projects at Digipro since 2011. He is primarily active in R&D on primary school curricula, developing partnerships with European institutions and agencies, participating in training and organising exhibitions, European seminars trainers education(Comenius and Grundtvig), online learning content authoring (Flash, HTML, Authoring tools), platform /web front-end design and development (HTML/CSS), education requirements analysis and design as well as alpha and beta testing.
eLearning on the Rise!
The growth of eLearning has been steady and impactful, particularly accelerated by global events like the pandemic. When implemented effectively, eLearning offers unmatched convenience, allowing dispersed teams to connect and engage with essential learning content. Beyond convenience, eLearning has proven to enhance learning outcomes, significantly boosting completion rates and knowledge retention. This seminar will delve into the strategic design of eLearning solutions, including microlearning and nano-learning approaches. Participants will explore how to create engaging, effective instructional content tailored to corporate needs, ensuring optimal learning retention and application.
Join us to revolutionize your corporate training strategies with cutting-edge eLearning methodologies that drive engagement, retention, and performance improvement.
- • Strategic eLearning Design: Discover how to strategically design eLearning solutions for maximum impact.
- • Microlearning and Nano-Learning: Explore techniques to implement microlearning and nano-learning for enhanced learning outcomes.
- • Engagement Strategies: Learn methods to create engaging learning experiences that promote active participation and knowledge retention.
- • Corporate Application: Understand how to tailor instructional content to meet specific corporate training needs.
- • Measurement and Evaluation: Gain insights into measuring the effectiveness of eLearning solutions and optimizing them over time.
This valuable seminar is suitable for:
- • Instructional Designers: Professionals responsible for designing effective learning experiences.
- • Promotion and Marketing Managers: Individuals overseeing promotional activities and marketing strategies.
- • Internal Training Managers: Managers responsible for training programs within SMEs or large enterprises.
- • HR Managers: Professionals involved in human resources management and development.
- • Business Managers and Owners: Individuals leading business operations and strategic initiatives.
Target Roles: Specifically, those overseeing departments such as marketing, promotion, sales, operational processes, training, and HR.
This seminar is designed to cater to professionals seeking to leverage eLearning, Microlearning, and Nano-learning strategies in their organizations. It provides strategic insights and benefits for enhancing employee training and client services both locally in Cyprus and internationally.
Recent Program Participants
Hourly Schedule
Day 1
- 07:30 - 9:30
- Support the Technical Infrastructure Necessary for Online Learning
- • Ensure that participants have equitable access to devices (including assistive and adaptive technologies) and connectivity conducive to online learning for an extended period of time.
• Support the Curation and Delivery of Content that Promotes Active Learning.
• Curate and deliver content that promotes active participant engagement.
• Organize content such as prerecorded videos and readings so that students will be engaged to use.
• Support participant capacity by building effective online learning experiences.
Learn how to:
• Define the terms instructional design, eLearning, blended and hybrid learning.
• Identify the difference between computerbased training and web-based training.
- 9:30 - 9:45
- Coffee Break
- 9:45 - 12:15
- Create a Blueprint of your eLearning Strategy
- Ensure to Include the Following Elements:
• Target Audience: Who is your typical learner? Where are the learners located? How many of them will take your course at a time? What device will they use to access your course
• Learning Objectives: What do your learners need to know and do?
• Company Goals: What do you want to change and achieve through eLearning?
• Content: Where are you going to get content from? How are you going to collect content?
• Team Members: Who will be the key stakeholders? Who will be the subject matter experts? Do you need designers and programmers who are experienced in mobile learning?
• Marketing Plan: How will you spread the word about your new courses? What will be the hook or the USP?
• Tools and Delivery Platforms: How will learning be delivered? How will the course be created? Does your development staff have the skills to use these tools?
• Evaluation Parameters: How will you measure results?
- 12:15 - 13:00
- Lunch Break
- 13:00 - 14:00
- Microlearning
- • What is Microlearning and how is it delivered?
• How Microlearning affects participant engagement and learning effectiveness?
• How Microlearning provide participants with deeper understanding of the content at hand as well as apply the knowledge in practical and effective ways?
• Why do participants favor microlearning above other learning methods?
• The microlearning development costs are reduced by 50% but the speed of development is increased by 300% with the introduction of eLearning microlearning.
- 14:00 - 14:15
- Coffee Break
- 14:15 - 15:45
- Microlearning with EdApp
- • What is EdApp mobile-accessible learning platform?
• How users to create courses from scratch or choose from an extensive library of ready-made content.
Case Study: OrderYOYO, is a tech company that empowers independent takeaway restaurants to grow their online ordering culture using EdApp Microlearning Application. Order YOYO recognises the high expectations around online ordering culture leads the way in supporting local takeaway restaurants to take back control of their business.
Day 2
- 07:30 - 09:30
- Differentiate between the four levels of interactivity and select the most appropriate level for the online lessons/course
- • Choose linear or non-linear navigation and layout for the eLearning lesson/course.
• Select the appropriate type of game using appropriate gamification elements.
• Design the learning game that helps learners understand and retain the content.
• Select eLearning tool appropriate for the needs of the eLearning lesson/course.
• Define the various types of videos that can be used in eLearning lessons/courses.
Case Study:
• Manage eLearning courses using the IPECC Model and Project Management tools.
- 09:30 - 09:45
- Coffee Break
- 09:45 - 12:15
- Nano- Learning on the Rise!
- • What is Nano-Learning?
• Nano- learning in the age of TikTok, SnapChat and YouTube proven effective?
• How Nano-learning enables users to teach one skill within a much larger topic or theme in under 2 minutes or less?
• The difference between micro-learning and nano-learning
• Is it worth implementing Nano-learning?
Case study:
Due to social media, digital devices and even television, we are bombarded with content on a regular basis, which is argued to cause an increase in stress and a decline in attention spans. Presentations of how the corporate sector are now using multimedia nano-learning within CPD sessions for their employees to combat screen fatigue and distractions such as notifications and alerts that we regularly encounter in a modern-day working environment.
- 12:15 - 13:00
- Lunch Break
- 13:00 - 15:00
- Incorporate social Networking tools in the eLearning, Microlearning or Nano-learning experiences
- • Use agile methods and techniques to design eLearning experiences
• Identify situations when performance Improvement interventions are needed Developing Effective eLearning, Microlearning and Nono-learning Courses
• Use The 10 visual design principles of good design.
• The 9-Point Checklist for the Perfect eLearning Course Design
• A 7-Step Typography Lesson for First-time eLearning Developers
• The Complete Guide to Color Combinations in eLearning Group Project Preparing a group eLearning course with Adobe Captivate or with EdApp
- 15:00 - 15:15
- Coffee Break
- 15:15 - 15:45
- Present group projects that contain learning experiences beyond expectations driven by authentic passion and need
Terms and Conditions
The above seminar is fully subsidized by HRDA on the condition that the following criteria is stringently adhered to:
1. Cameras and microphones must be open for the duration of the seminar.
2. Participation for the whole seminar must exceed 75%.
3. 1 device per person must be used.
4. You must ensure you check in punctually at the beginning of the seminar and check out at the end of each day.
5. You are obligated to participate in the follow up onsite 4 Hour visit and you must ensure you check in and check out promptly.
In the event the criteria is not fulfilled satisfactorily and you are rejected by HRDA, please note that you as an individual or your company will be liable to pay the participation fee of €1800.
Finally, please see our cancellation policy:
– Cancellations can be accepted up to 5 working days prior to the seminar without penalties. For any cancellations received after the deadline (or no-shows), the individual or company will be invoiced the full amount per participant.
– Substitutions can be accepted up to 2 working days prior to the seminar without penalties.