1. Integrated Microlearning – Concept and Options A.Univ.Prof. Dr. Theo Hug / Innsbruck (Austria) EXPO E-Learning - FerraraOctober 7, 2005 1 Integrated Microlearning – Concept and Options of Professional Development in Medical Sectors A.Univ.Prof.Dr. Theo Hug, Innsbruck (Austria)

2. Integrated Microlearning – Concept and Options A.Univ.Prof. Dr. Theo Hug / Innsbruck (Austria) EXPO E-Learning - FerraraOctober 7, 2005 2 Overview  Points of Departure  Concepts of Microlearning and the Innsbruck Version of Integrated Microlearning (IML)  Applications in Medical Sectors - Examples  Conclusion

3. Integrated Microlearning – Concept and Options A.Univ.Prof. Dr. Theo Hug / Innsbruck (Austria) EXPO E-Learning - FerraraOctober 7, 2005 3 Points of Departure  End of e-learning hypes and search for new solutions  hesitant and selective introduction of ICT in health care sectors of Europe  Paradoxes und ambivalences in e-education and e-health developments  Challenges in the context of „Lifelong Learning“  Need for next generation e-Education solutions

4. Integrated Microlearning – Concept and Options A.Univ.Prof. Dr. Theo Hug / Innsbruck (Austria) EXPO E-Learning - FerraraOctober 7, 2005 4 Next Generation Topics and Issues  Culture, Identity and Learning  Media Cultures, Cultural Industries, spatial-temporal mobility  Learning environments & learning cultures, ludic, network and knowledge spaces  Learner and customer centered orientations - new skills  Tools and technologies  New mobile and web-technologies, smart media developments, adaptive and pervasive systems - Creative use of new tools  Institutional Transitions and Market Changes  EU-Enlargement  New channels to market and new business models  Next generation solutions?  Need of thinking and bringing together cultural, educational, social, organizational and technological dimensions  Potentials of microlearning approaches

5. Integrated Microlearning – Concept and Options A.Univ.Prof. Dr. Theo Hug / Innsbruck (Austria) EXPO E-Learning - FerraraOctober 7, 2005 5 Concepts and Versions of Microlearning

6. Integrated Microlearning – Concept and Options A.Univ.Prof. Dr. Theo Hug / Innsbruck (Austria) EXPO E-Learning - FerraraOctober 7, 2005 6 Defining Integrated Microlearning (IML)  Aiming at persisting changes of behaviour, attitudes, action patterns, mental abilities and sustainable alterations of performances by means of  small steps and relatively short efforts (learning activitites last 15 to 30 seconds)  small units of content (complex / simplex)  concomitant learning  Knowledge Pulse ® technology (server-client architecture)  Further characteristics  open, flexible and modular … but also: learning management  embedded in workflows and daily life …but: knowledge architecture  Short learning sequences are initiated according to the use of media and the client settings  Creating learning spaces by making use of the use of media  Small units are delivered automatically („push“)  next steps are put forward by a Microstep Manager ®

7. Integrated Microlearning – Concept and Options A.Univ.Prof. Dr. Theo Hug / Innsbruck (Austria) EXPO E-Learning - FerraraOctober 7, 2005 7 Multi Platform Server with Micro Step Manager® Mobile Client PC or Laptop HTTP

8. Integrated Microlearning – Concept and Options A.Univ.Prof. Dr. Theo Hug / Innsbruck (Austria) EXPO E-Learning - FerraraOctober 7, 2005 8 Mobile Client Knowledge Pulse® Smart Switch is part of Client Device Knowledge Pulse® Client Standard Client PUSH!

9. Integrated Microlearning – Concept and Options A.Univ.Prof. Dr. Theo Hug / Innsbruck (Austria) EXPO E-Learning - FerraraOctober 7, 2005 9 Example 1: Children loose Weight with their Handy Project in cooperation with the Austrian Society of medical Science for Children and Youth: SlimPhone  Long-term behavioural change in nutrition  Teenagers are only allowed to use their mobile phones after answerwing a multiple choice question regarding nutrition

10. Integrated Microlearning – Concept and Options A.Univ.Prof. Dr. Theo Hug / Innsbruck (Austria) EXPO E-Learning - FerraraOctober 7, 2005 10 Example 2: CME Certification everytime and everywhere Continuing education for physicians Cooperation with the Austrian Society of Pneumology  Combining specialist literature and microlearning  In-service taining and strategic learning managment  LCMS integration  Meeting criteria of CME program  Meeting examination criteria of the Austrian Medical association CME Easy

11. Integrated Microlearning – Concept and Options A.Univ.Prof. Dr. Theo Hug / Innsbruck (Austria) EXPO E-Learning - FerraraOctober 7, 2005 11 Visions: Integrating Learning Activities in Everyday Routines

12. Integrated Microlearning – Concept and Options A.Univ.Prof. Dr. Theo Hug / Innsbruck (Austria) EXPO E-Learning - FerraraOctober 7, 2005 12 Integrated Microlearning - Conclusions  General aspects  Overcoming educational lags – from “new media & old pedagogy” to new educational concepts for learning in mediated environments  Integrated Microlearning (IML) rather is a complement to the various forms and ways of learning that a substitute  The IML approach can be used as an instrument to enhance and enrich learning processes and to support creative didactical methods  IML offers new ways of bridging informal and (non)-formal learning in a mediated world  Integrated Microlearning and e-health applications  Supporting health care services delivery beyond organisational boundaries  Improving continuing education for hospital employees  Complement to online and offline services for professionals, patients and citizens  concomitant learning considering increasing citizen mobility  Promoting learner and citizen centered models and at the same time supporting healthcare system development  Continuity and sustainability of care