Trying to learn large amounts of information in one sitting is often overwhelming and leads to lower retention. Psychologist Hermann Ebbinghaus found in studying himself in the 1800s that only 20% of information learned is retained four weeks later. However, his retention increased from 80% to 90% when using microlearning. That means he took in small and bite-size pieces of information in a single sitting.
In today’s fast-paced business world, days taken away from regular work and given to training can put a project behind. Some companies mandate yearly training, making it something employees dread or simply tolerate. This often means that employees can easily overlook cybersecurity training or that trainers deliver it in ways that result in glazed eyes and information overload.
Microlearning can help employees learn in small doses and improve the odds that they remember and apply the lessons. This approach not only teaches employees, but creates a culture of learning, which means increased curiosity and often innovation. Instead of keeping a totally serious approach, look for ways to creatively catch employees’ attention.
You want employees to think of cybersecurity as part of their job, not something managed by the IT department. That messaging should also tie back to how cybersecurity relates to their job and life. Make cybersecurity interesting and relevant, such as by sharing new threats.
Here are five ways to use microlearning to help your employees learn important cybersecurity guidelines.
Videos for Microlearning
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