Small Bites, Big Gains: The Snackable Science of Online Engagement

Engaging students in an online environment can be challenging, but it’s far from impossible. This session introduces two powerful approaches—microlearning and andragogy—that can help educators create more meaningful and motivating learning experiences for adult learners. Participants will explore how breaking content into smaller, focused segments and aligning instruction with adult learning principles can significantly boost student engagement and retention.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the key characteristics of microlearning and andragogy as they relate to online education.
• Explain how microlearning supports knowledge retention and how andragogical principles align with adult learners’ needs.
• Examine examples of Microlearning modules and tools available to use.