OttoLearn® Blog

Articles about OttoLearn and our story, ideas about Agile Microlearning, thoughts on online training, and much more.

March 29, 2021

Reap the Benefits of Active Learning in Employee Training

Compared to traditional learning styles, active learning focuses on delivering a deeper understanding and building connections between the learning materials.
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February 1, 2021

Why You Should Tap the Power of Deliberate Practice

Deliberate practice is essential to learning any skill. We'll show you how to tap the power of deliberate practice and use it for improving employee performance.
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December 7, 2020

Burning Questions: Can Microlearning Be Both Engaging and Effective?

Resolve the tension between eLearning that appeals to efficient learners and eLearning that is effective — turn to microlearning for the best of both worlds!
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November 16, 2020

Build Microlearning with Knowledge Maps to Improve Training Outcomes

A knowledge map shows the relationships among training objectives. Learn how planning microlearning with knowledge maps leads to improved training outcomes!
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October 19, 2020

Turn the Forgetting Curve into a Retention Strategy

Revising information-dense instructional content into a narrative framework can enliven the content and boost learner engagement — for learners of any age!
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August 31, 2020

Mix It Up: Interleaved Learning Boosts Knowledge Retention

Boost knowledge retention through interleaved learning coupled with cognitive science principles like spaced repetition, and enjoy improved training results.
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August 17, 2020

Enhance Learner Experience (LX) with Adaptive Microlearning

Adaptive microlearning covers all the elements needed to boost learner experience: personalized, retention-focused content, low cognitive load and more.
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July 6, 2020

Microlearning: Effective Training Anywhere

Microlearning has demonstrated its effectiveness in engaging learners and improving performance and retention. Learn what makes microlearning so effective!
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March 30, 2020

7 Ways Microlearning Helps You Reduce Cognitive Load

Take advantage of the ways microlearning can reduce cognitive load, freeing learners to focus on mastering material for improved training outcomes.
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March 16, 2020

Shape Learning & Build Retention with Formative Feedback

Providing formative feedback throughout the learning process deepens understanding and knowledge retention — and produces improved training outcomes!
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January 20, 2020

How OttoLearn Uses Game Mechanics to Leverage Learners’ Motivation

When it comes to gamifying eLearning, often the motivation is supposed to be the "gold star trophy" achievement at the end — but that's not what motivates adult learners.
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January 6, 2020

Microlearning Gamification: Not Just Playing Games

Gamification won't help your learners master & retain your microlearning content unless it's applied correctly. So, what IS the right way to gamify your online training?
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December 16, 2019

Top 10 eLearning Myths EXPLODED!

Many eLearning myths started out with noble intentions, but they don't actually hold any water. Do you use any of these eLearning myths for your training?
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November 18, 2019

Why Spaced Repetition Is Critical for Learning & Retention

Our continuous adaptive microlearning platform uses spaced repetition, engaging learners with training for only minutes a day — that's CRITICAL for retention!
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August 5, 2019

Burning Questions: Can Microlearning Actually Ensure That Learners Master Content and Retain Knowledge?

Can microlearning help learners master and retain knowledge? Try adaptive microlearning; use spaced repetition and continuous learning to drive results.
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June 4, 2019

Move Past the Forgetting Curve

Don't focus on the Forgetting Curve. Embrace the Retention Curve! Our engaging adaptive microlearning platform boosts retention and closes knowledge gaps.
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May 14, 2018

The Cognitive Science Behind OttoLearn

Do you care about training or training outcomes? Our adaptive microlearning platform uses cognitive science principles to ensure improved training results!
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