0–5 min – Activator:
Presenters open with a live poll (“What does deep learning look like in 10 minutes or less?”) and a quick pair-share to surface beliefs about time and learning.
5–15 min – Science of Microlearning:
Attendees experience a modeled microlearning lesson. Using QR-based polling, they identify features that reduce cognitive load and enhance engagement.
15–30 min – Designing Microlearning:
Presenters connect microlearning to the Gradual Release of Responsibility (GRR) framework. Participants analyze a short classroom video, discuss structure and pacing, and share insights.
30–45 min – Workshop: Build Your Own Burst:
In triads, educators design a 5–10 minute microlearning session aligned to a standard or PD goal using digital templates. Facilitators coach and guide peer feedback.
45–55 min – Linking to Equity and Impact:
Groups discuss how microlearning supports learner diversity and equity by reducing overload and increasing accessibility.
55–60 min – Reflection and Action:
Participants complete a “Microlearning Action Plan” via QR form, identifying one immediate change to implement next week.
Participants will:
Define microlearning and its cognitive science foundations.
Understand how to design microlearning sessions that enhance attention, retention, and transfer.
Understand how to integrate microlearning within the Gradual Release of Responsibility (GRR) framework.
Create a classroom action plan using microlearning for immediate implementation.
This session builds on decades of research in:
Cognitive Load Theory (Kirschner et al., 2006)
The Science of Learning (Chew & Cerbin, 2020)
Spaced and Deliberate Practice (Ericsson & Lehmann, 1996; Plant et al., 2005)
Gradual Release of Responsibility (Fisher & Frey, 2021)
The microlearning model operationalizes these findings into accessible, evidence-based instructional design.
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