During the summer holidays, many families are looking for ways to keep learning active without making their children feel like they are still in school. Microlearning presents itself as an ideal strategy for combining fun and education in small daily doses.
What is microlearning?
Microlearning consists of learning through brief, concrete content focused on a single objective. These contents usually last between 2 and 15 minutes, which makes them perfect to be integrated into daily life without generating fatigue or rejection.
How is it presented?
- Short videos
- Interactive games
- Short readings
- Quizzes or quick questions
- Audios with stories or explanations
Benefits of microlearning for children and families
How does Milton Summer implement microlearning?
- Improves retention: By concentrating on a single skill or concept, comprehension and memorization are facilitated.
- It is compatible with the family routine: It does not require large blocks of time; it can be practiced during a trip, a quiet evening or before dinner.
- Reduces stress: No exams or long homework. You learn by playing and without pressure.
- Promotes autonomy: Children can move at their own pace, repeating what they need to or moving faster if they feel comfortable.
- Reinforce the habit without interrupting rest: Learning becomes a natural part of the day, like reading a story or solving a puzzle.
- Adapts to the attention span of children: allowing students to maintain focus for the appropriate amount of time.
Short and varied activities: Each module is designed to be short in duration. Children can complete an activity in as little as 15-20 minutes.
Learning through gamification: The content is gamified: there are challenges, rewards, levels and surprises that motivate you to keep learning.
100% personalized learning thanks to an initial test: At the beginning of the program, children take a brief level test that allows us to automatically adapt the content to their needs. Whether they have finished the course with a good level of English and want to keep up the pace, or they need a review to reinforce what they have learned, Milton Summer adapts to each case in a personalized way.
Focus on English and key skills: The content reinforces English through reading, comprehension and vocabulary, but also stimulates other cognitive skills such as logic, observation and concentration.
Attractive multimedia format: It contains videos, audios, mini-games and interactive readings. The idea is that they learn without having the feeling of being in class, but having fun while playing.
More information about the program is available on Milton Summer’s website.
Why is it ideal for families?
Because it adapts to all summer settings:
- If you are on the road, all you need is a device with internet access.
- If there are days off at home, children can complete an activity before doing the activities planned for the day.
- If you are looking to keep your routine light, Milton Summer offers a structure without rigidity.