Integrating micro-learning content in traditional e-learning platforms
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Integrating micro-learning content in traditional e-learning platforms Rebeca P. D´ıaz Redondo1 ´ Ana Fernandez Vilas1
´ · Manuel Caeiro Rodr´ıguez1 · Juan Jose´ Lopez Escobar1 ·
Received: 16 October 2019 / Revised: 27 July 2020 / Accepted: 4 August 2020 / © The Author(s) 2020
Abstract Lifelong learning requires appropriate solutions, especially for corporate training. Workers usually have difficulty combining training and their normal work. In this context, microlearning emerges as a suitable solution, since it is based on breaking down new concepts into small fragments or pills of content, which can be consumed in short periods of time. The purpose of this paper is twofold. First, we offer an updated overview of the research on this training paradigm, as well as the different technologies leading to potential commercial solutions. Second, we introduce a proposal to add micro-learning content to more formal distance learning environments (traditional Learning Management Systems or LMS), with the aim of taking advantage of both learning philosophies. Our approach is based on a Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) that is deployed in the cloud. In order to ensure the full integration of the micro-learning approach in traditional LMSs, we have used two wellknown standards in the distance learning field: LTI (Learning Tools Interoperability) and LIS (Learning Information Service). The combination of these two technologies allows the exchange of data with the LMS to monitor the student’s activity and results. Finally, we have collected the opinion of lectures from different countries in order to know their thoughts about the potential of this new approach in higher education, obtaining positive feedback. Keywords Micro-learning · Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) · Learning Management System (LMS) · Learning Information Service (LIS) Rebeca P. D´ıaz Redondo
[email protected] Manuel Caeiro Rodr´ıguez [email protected] Juan Jos´e L´opez Escobar [email protected] Ana Fern´andez Vilas [email protected] 1
AtlantTIC Research Center, School of Telecommunications Engineering, University of Vigo, Vigo, Spain
Multimedia Tools and Applications
1 Introduction Continuous learning has become an increasing need in our society: the constant and rapid evolution of knowledge requires workers to adapt to this new context in order to maintain their productivity. Micro-learning comes into play to facilitate this process to potential learners by breaking down new concepts into small fragments or pills of content, also called micro-content. These small learning units are given to learners progressively and in a way that is suited to them. The combination of several factors has stimulated the development and the positive reception of the micro-learning paradigm. First, the human capacity to stay focused on a single item, avoiding distraction and inattention, has decreased. Indeed, some very specific studies have revealed that users only pay 8 consecutive seconds of continuous attention when surfing the Internet [26]. Sec
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