“The ways in which we work and learn have changed”
Through both working and studying online, micro-learning has provided me the opportunity to be on the go. From a professional context, this means that I have freedom from constraints that tie me to a single geographical location so that I can be more mobile. I have been able to physically teach in South Korea and Japan while studying online, and I have been able to teach business professionals from countries all around the globe online while in the comfort of my own home. From a personal context, being mobile is important to me as my family spreads across two countries and four cities. There are a number of other professional and personal motivations that enable learners to favour micro-learning over traditional teaching and learning methods (cost-friendly, convenience, accessibility, user-friendliness, flexibility). Additionally, during a commute to work or a long-car ride, I like to use Duolingo to learn Spanish – the app is easy to use and the learning activities are short and engaging. This is also a reason why I believe micro-learning overlaps other emerging markets in some areas, such as mobile learning and apps.