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7 Ways OttoLearn Engages Learners & Extends Learning

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Explore the ways OttoLearn gamified microlearning engages learners, extends learning, deepens knowledge retention — and enhances your training outcomes.
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Mar 29, 2021
Reap the Benefits of Active Learning in Employee Training
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Compared to traditional learning styles, active learning focuses on delivering a deeper understanding and building connections between the learning materials.
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Mar 15, 2021
Why Use Contests and Leaderboards for Effective Team Training
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Gamification continues to top eLearning trends because it works. Our leaderboard contests motivate team training, improving eLearning outcomes even more!
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8/26/19
Empower Self-directed Learning with Adaptive, Gamified Microlearning
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8/19/19
What IS Microlearning Anyway?
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8/12/19
Burning Questions: Can Microlearning Finally Be a Gateway to Calculating Real ROI?
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8/5/19
Burning Questions: Can Microlearning Actually Ensure That Learners Master Content and Retain Knowledge?
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7/29/19
Learner Engagement Starts at the Top
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7/22/19
We Don't Need No Education!
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7/15/19
Burning Questions: Can Microlearning Eliminate the Challenge of Managing Enrollments?
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7/8/19
OttoLearn Q2 Feature Updates
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7/1/19
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6/10/19
Want Learner Engagement? Turn Learner Feedback Upside Down!
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Move Past the Forgetting Curve
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Want Better Retention? Give Learners a Break!
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eLearning Plus MicroLearning Equals Dynamic Digital Learning
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