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MICROLEARNING [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-01-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Education Theory and Methods
- Training of Personnel
- Internet and Telematics
- Collaborative and Social Communications
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- microlearning
1, record 1, English, microlearning
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Learning delivered by means of very short educational or training activities centred on a specific concept. 2, record 1, English, - microlearning
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Microlearning is a way of teaching and delivering content to learners in bite-sized (3-5 minutes) bursts at the point of need, with a focused and specific learning outcome. 3, record 1, English, - microlearning
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Microlearning can take place over the Internet, using a computer or a smartphone. 2, record 1, English, - microlearning
Record 1, Key term(s)
- micro-learning
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
- Internet et télématique
- Communications collaboratives et sociales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- microapprentissage
1, record 1, French, microapprentissage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mode d'apprentissage fondé sur des activités pédagogiques ou formatives de très courte durée qui sont consacrées à une notion précise. 2, record 1, French, - microapprentissage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le microapprentissage réfère à une stratégie d'enseignement à distance où les contenus sont fragmentés en courtes unités [...] consacrées à une notion précise, dont la durée varie de quelques secondes à cinq minutes. Cette approche, basée sur la répétition et la participation, est utilisée pour informer sur un sujet précis, consolider des savoirs ou viser un résultat déterminé (comportement, compétence, etc.). 3, record 1, French, - microapprentissage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le microapprentissage peut se dérouler en ligne, en utilisant un ordinateur ou un téléphone intelligent. 2, record 1, French, - microapprentissage
Record 1, Key term(s)
- micro-apprentissage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Teorías y métodos pedagógicos
- Capacitación del personal
- Internet y telemática
- Comunicaciones colaborativas y sociales
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- microaprendizaje
1, record 1, Spanish, microaprendizaje
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Modalidad de aprendizaje que se basa en actividades pedagógicas o de capacitación de muy corta duración y enfocadas en un concepto específico. 2, record 1, Spanish, - microaprendizaje
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Se entiende por microaprendizaje [...] "el proceso de aprendizaje a través de módulos pequeños y bien planificados y actividades de aprendizaje a corto plazo" [...] 3, record 1, Spanish, - microaprendizaje
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El microaprendizaje puede realizarse en línea, utilizando una computadora o un teléfono inteligente. 2, record 1, Spanish, - microaprendizaje
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