Mismistakenly mistaken for “rapid learning”, the Rapid Learning actually refers to a production method of distance courses fast and effective. What are the benefits for trainers and learners? What tools to use to apply the Rapid Learning in your business? We have studied the subject for you!
Definition and origins of Rapid Learning
The term of”Rapid Learning” is the contraction of “rapid e-learning development”. It defines the methods and tools that allow for training organizations to create content more quickly. This term appeared in the 2000s, when Powerpoint training courses were transformed into dynamic and interactive content to adapt to the elearning. Today, and with the flourishing of online training courses, we hear this expression coming back more and more in the mouths of trainers.
The idea with the Rapid Learning is to transform “classical training” into a format adapted to digital learning using appropriate techniques. We then find shorter content (microlearning), more interactive (quizzes, surveys, video clips) and more fun (Gamification).
Objectives and methodology of Rapid Learning
The objective of Rapid Learning is to create training modules adapted to digital learning. We then find short content that is much more interactive than that of traditional training courses.
Here are some ways to transform your old modules according to the method Rapid Learning :
- microlearning : at the base of the methodology Rapid Learning, microlearning refers to training content that can be completed in less than 5 minutes.
- An ATAWADAC format : an English acronym that means”Anytime, anywhere, any device, any content”, and which allows you to follow all training content anytime, anywhere and on any medium.
- mobile learning : which goes hand in hand with the ATAWADAC format, mobile learning is a “nomadic” learning method. Thanks to mobile learning, the learner can follow his training wherever he wants.
By adopting one (or several!) of these methods for the “rapid learning” transformation of your training courses, you ensure quality content, and adapted to the new ways of learning for employees.
Advantages and disadvantages of Rapid Learning
Optimization of time and costs
The Rapid Learning has a number of benefits for your business and learners. The first, which is not negligible, is that of optimizing costs. By reusing your old training courses and adapting them to new media, you save on the costs of creating and conducting the training.
The time saved is also considerable! All you have to do is “put into the right format” concepts that already exist. No need to start all over again, the content is already there.
Limits in interactivity and screenwriting
This content format also has its limits. First of all, it is not suitable for all learners. Some people do not know how to learn independently and need to be supervised during their training.
In addition, the format does not allow for content that is too long. You will sometimes have to create numerous capsules to manage to cover all the essential topics of your training module.
Set up the Rapid Learning
Choice of tools and distribution
There is a lot of software capable of transforming your old modules thanks to Rapid Learning (like Beedeez). The choice of your authoring tool is very important, because it will follow you throughout the creation of your courses. So you have to be Sure to be able to handle it easily and to understand how it works quickly.
