What is Microlearning?
Definition
Microlearning is an approach to training that delivers content in short, focused bursts — typically 2 to 10 minutes. Rather than sitting through hour-long workshops or multi-day seminars, learners engage with bite-sized lessons that target a single concept or skill at a time.
Why it matters
Research published in the Journal of Applied Psychology found that microlearning is 17% more efficient than traditional training methods. The reason is simple: shorter sessions reduce cognitive overload and fit naturally into a busy workday. Teams that adopt microlearning see higher completion rates, better knowledge retention, and less disruption to daily work.
How to apply it
Start with daily 2-minute learning sessions focused on one concept. Deliver them where your team already works — in Slack, Teams, or email — so there's zero friction. Combine microlearning with spaced repetition to maximize retention over time.
How Uply helps
Uply delivers microlearning directly in Slack. Each day, your team gets a 2-minute question that builds real soft skills — no app-switching, no calendar blocking, no excuses.
Related terms
Spaced Repetition
Spaced repetition is a learning technique where information is reviewed at gradually increasing intervals — for example, after 1 day, then 3 days, then 7 days, then 14 days.
The Forgetting Curve
The forgetting curve is a model of memory decline over time, first described by German psychologist Hermann Ebbinghaus in 1885.
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