Title: Less is more: Microlearning for teachers’ continuous professional development
Panelist: Mariela Masuyama
Microlearning is redefining how teachers develop their skills, providing short, focused learning activities that enhance retention. This is because information overload is common in today’s educational landscape, where teachers must continually update their abilities.
Traditional teacher training programs often require long hours of study, making it difficult to balance continuing professional development with lesson planning, grading and student engagement. This is where microlearning becomes a revolutionary solution.
For this reason, this session explores how new learning styles and technology in education support educators' professional growth.
Mariela Masuyama is a graduate English teacher from IESLV “Juan Ramón Fernández” with a degree in English from UNSAM. She joined the British Council in 2018 as a Quality Manager for “Ceibal en Inglés” in Uruguay and became Teacher Development Manager in 2021.
How Microlearning is the Future of Teacher Training
One of the greatest challenges in teacher training is time. Educators often struggle to fit continuing professional development into their busy schedules. Microlearning addresses this issue by offering short video lessons that provide immediate, applicable knowledge.
With this in mind, technology plays a crucial role in this transformation. Modern digital platforms, including learning management systems (LMS) and streaming platforms, allow teachers to engage with self-directed learning at their convenience.
These platforms host multimedia content, combining video, interactive exercises, and infographics to enhance comprehension and retention. By leveraging technology in education, microlearning ensures that educators receive high-quality training in a flexible and efficient format.
Through microlearning, teachers gain access to a continuous learning journey, where knowledge is acquired progressively and reinforced over time. Don’t miss this opportunity to better understand microlearning techniques in your day-to-day teaching. Watch the video and discover how to use digital platforms in your favour.
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