Microlearning is Here to Stay. Microlearning is Here to Stay It feels like not long ago that microlearning burst onto the learning and development (L&D) scene as the shiny new trend that everyone was buzzing about. It was one of those buzzwords that would either make ears perk up or eyes roll. But Microlearning is not new. In fact, it started it’s eLearning journey in the mid 1990s. When we were all soaking up our weekly dose of “Friends” and “Fresh Prince of BelAir” the internet was transforming the way we consumed knowledge. While skeptics may feel it waters down content or cuts corners, when architected with a thoughtful approach, it is the new pinnacle of engaging learning today. So while some thought it was just a fad (think Pogs…extra points if you remember what those were) it is fast becoming a staple of training programs. Don’t believe me? Check out these 4 reasons why I believe microlearning is here to stay.