Format: Slide Deck

Functions: ILT, ViLT, Presentation, Real-time Learning, Meetings, Information Sharing

Advantages:

• learner can review the content after the presentation

• if shared, learner has some autonomy over engagement

• helps visually see what's being presented

• everyone's getting the same information

• can be interactive or personalized

Disadvantages:

• typically offered during forced times - not optimal for learners

• good for introductory information, not best for processes, procedures, or changes to systems or existing knowledge

• knowledge dump

• little to no interaction for the learner (passive learning) - if just shared

Format: Microlearning

Functions: Small Learning Modules, Blended Learning, Engagement, Just-in-Time Learning

Advantages:

• bite-sized learning

• short and sweet - good for on-time learning or reminders of prior learning

• learner's choice when to engage in content

• interactive

Disadvantages:

• can't be used for large complex learning

• learner can just click through (no accountability)

• is timely so if the learner delays it may not be relevant

Format: Infographic

Functions: Process Steps, Workflow, Timeline, High Overview, Visual Representation of Text-Heavy Content, Preview or Follow-up to ILT or ViLT

Advantages:

• easy to digest/understand

• learner's choice when to engage in content

• good for a follow up to a longer more in-depth learning process

Disadvantages:

• no learner engagement (just visual)

• minimal information can be added

• sometimes they become too complex and overwhelming

Format: Social Media Post

Functions: Grab Learner's Attention (Engagement), Preview a Learning Module, Information Sharing

Advantages:

• easy way to get buy-in for learning

• quick preview to send out to employees to garner attention & wider audience

Disadvantages:

• limited information

• not deep learning more of an engagement/reinforcement tool