Enhancing classroom learning: Exploring the synergy of microlearning and the community of inquiry
List of Authors
  • Nurul Fitriah Alias , Rafiza Abdul Razak

Keyword
  • Microlearning, community of inquiry, pedagogical frameworks, cognitive presence, social presence, teaching presence

Abstract
  • Microlearning has emerged as a promising approach to enhance learning experiences, providing learners with bite-sized, targeted content that can be consumed in short periods of time. However, the effective implementation of microlearning in the classroom requires a deeper understanding of the underlying pedagogical frameworks. This conceptual paper explores the integration of microlearning with the theory of Community of Inquiry, aiming to leverage the benefits of both approaches. By examining the principles and elements of the Community of Inquiry theory, this study investigates how microlearning can be effectively incorporated within a collaborative and interactive learning environment. The paper highlights the potential of microlearning to foster cognitive presence, social presence, and teaching presence, contributing to the development of a vibrant learning community. Additionally, it explores the role of instructional strategies in supporting the integration of microlearning and the Community of Inquiry framework. The findings of this conceptual analysis provide insights into the synergistic relationship between microlearning and the theory of Community of Inquiry, offering educators a foundation to design and implement effective microlearning experiences within their classrooms.

Reference
  • 1. Akcaoglu, M., & Lee, E. (2016). Increasing social presence in online learning through small group discussions. International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, 17(3).

    2. Anderson, T., Rourke, L., Garrison, D. R., & Archer, W. (2001). Assessing teaching presence in a computer conferencing context. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 5, 1-17.

    3. Aziz, M. N. A., Yusoff, N. M., & Yaakob, M. F. M. (2020). Challenges in using authentic assessment in 21st century ESL classrooms. International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education, 9(3), 759-768. https://doi.org/10.11591/ijere.v9i3.20546

    4. Cicekci, M. A., & Sadik, F. (2019). Teachers’ and students’ opinions about students’ attention problems during the lesson. Journal of Education and Learning, 8(6), 15. https://doi.org/10.5539/jel.v8n6p15

    5. Deslauriers, L., McCarty, L. S., Miller, K., & Kestin, G. (2019). Measuring actual learning versus feeling of learning in response to being actively engaged in the classroom. Applied Physical Sciences, 116(39), 19251-19257. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1821936116

    6. Emerson, L. C., & Berge, Z. L. (2018). Microlearning: Knowledge management applications and competency-based training in the workplace. Knowledge Management & E-Learning, 10(2), 125–132.

    7. Fidan, M. (2023). The effects of microlearning-supported flipped classroom on pre-service teachers’ learning performance, motivation and engagement. Education and Information Technologies. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-023-11639-2

    8. Fitria, T. N. (2022). Microlearning in teaching and learning process: a review. CENDEKIA: Jurnal Ilmu Sosial, Bahasa dan Pendidikan, 2(4), 114-135. https://doi.org/10.55606/cendikia.v2i4.473

    9. Garrison, D.R. (2009) Communities of Inquiry in Online Learning, in P.L. Rogers (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Distance Learning, 2nd edn, pp. 352-355. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

    10. Garrison, D. R. (2016). E-learning in the 21st century: A community of inquiry framework for research and practice (3rd ed.). New York: Routledge.

    11. Garrison, D.R., Anderson, T., & Archer, W. (2000). Critical inquiry in a text-based environment: Computer conferencing in higher education. The Internet and Higher Education,2(2-3),87-105.

    12. Garrison, D.R., Anderson, T. & Archer, W. (2001) Critical thinking, cognitive presence, and computer conferencing in distance education. American Journal of Distance Education, 15(1), 7-23. https://doi.org/10.1080/08923640109527071

    13. Garrison, D. R., Anderson, T., & Archer, W. (2007). Researching the community of inquiry framework: Review, issues, and future directions. The Internet and Higher Education, 10(3), 157-172. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iheduc.2007.04.001

    14. Hesse, A., Ospina, P., Wieland, M., Leal Yepes, F. A., Nguyen, B., & Heuwieser, W. (2019). Short communication: microlearning courses are effective at increasing the feelings of confidence and accuracy in the work of dairy personnel. Journal of Dairy Science, 102, 9505-9511. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2018-15927

    15. Hosseini, H. M., Ejtehadi, A., & Hosseini, M. M. (2020). Flipping microlearning-based EFL classroom to enhance learners' self-regulation. Language Teaching Research Quarterly, 20, 43-59. https://doi.org/10.32038/ltrq.2020.20.03

    16. Hu, Y., Mello, R. F., & Gašević, D. (2021). Automatic analysis of cognitive presence in online discussions: An approach using deep learning and explainable artificial intelligence. Computers and Education: Artificial Intelligence, 2, 100037. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.caeai.2021.100037

    17. Kadhem, H. (2017). Using mobile-based micro-learning to enhance students' retention of IT concepts and skills. 2nd International Conference on Knowledge Engineering and Applications (ICKEA). https://doi.org/10.1109/ICKEA.2017.8169915

    18. Kanuka, H., & Garrison, D. R. (2004). Cognitive presence in online learning. Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 15(2), 21-39. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02940928

    19. Karim, A. A., Abduh, A., Manda, D., & Yunus, M. (2018). The effectivity of authentic assessment based character education evaluation model. TEM Journal, 7(3), 495-500. https://doi.org/10.18421/TEM73-04

    20. Kossen, C., & Ooi, C.-Y. (2021). Trialling micro-learning design to increase engagement in online courses. Asian Association of Open Universities Journal, 16(3), 299-310. https://doi.org/10.1108/AAOUJ-09-2021-0107

    21. Li, F. (2022). "Are you there?": Teaching presence and interaction in large online literature classes. Asian Journal of Second & Foreign Language Education, 7(1), 45. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40862-022-00180-3

    22. Luaran, J. E., & Jain, J. (2021). Educators' Needs and Perceived Readiness for Teaching in a Pandemic Emergency. Retrieved from https://ir.uitm.edu.my/65993/1/65993.pdf

    23. Lysne, D. A., De Caro-Barek, V., Støckert, R., Røren, K. A. F., Solbjørg, O. K., & Nykvist, S. S. (2023). Students' motivation and ownership in a cross-campus and online setting. Frontiers in Education, Sec. Higher Education, 8, https://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2023.1062767

    24. Martin, F., Wu, T., Wan, L., Xie, K. (2022). A meta-analysis of the Community of Inquiry presences and learning outcomes in online and blended learning environments. Online Learning, 26(1), 325-359. https://doi.org/10.24059/olj.v26i1.2604

    25. McKee, C., Ntokos, K. (2022). Online microlearning and student engagement in computer games higher education. Research in Learning Technology, 30. https://doi.org/10.25304/rlt.v30.2680

    26. Mohammed, G.S., Wakil,K. & Nawroly,S.S. (2018). The effectiveness of microlearning to improve students’ learning ability. International Journal of Educational Research Review, 3 (3), 32-38. https://doi.org/10.24331/ijere.415824

    27. Nikkhoo I, Ahmadi Z, Akbari M, Imannezhad Sh, Anvari Ardekani S, & Lashgari H. (2023). Microlearning for today’s students: a rapid review of essentials and considerations. Medical Education Bulletin, 4(1): 675-87. https://doi.org/10.22034/meb.2022.355659.1066

    28. Nouri, J. (2016). The flipped classroom: For active, effective and increased learning – especially for low achievers. International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, 13(1), 33. https://doi.org/10.1186/s41239-016-0032-z

    29. Ntorukiri, T. B., Kirugua, J. M., & Kirimi, F. (2022). Policy and infrastructure challenges influencing ICT implementation in universities: A literature review. Discover Education, 1(19). https://doi.org/10.1007/s44217-022-00019-6

    30. Reid, B. (2022, June 1). Innovation in the classroom: five characteristics of successful classrooms. Education Advanced. Retrieved from https://educationadvanced.com/resources/blog/innovation-in-the-classroom-five-characteristics-of-successful-classrooms/

    31. Richardson, J. C., Caskurlu, S., & Lv, J. (2017). Social presence in relation to students’ satisfaction and learning in the online environment: a meta-analysis. Computers in Human Behavior, 71, 402–417. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2017.02.001

    32. Salleh, D., Khairudin, N., & Ibrahim, M. (2022). Micro learning: motivating students' learning interests. Jurnal Psikologi Malaysia, 36(1), 153-162.

    33. Sankaranarayanan, R., Leung, J., Abramenka-Lachheb, V., Seo, G., & Lachheb, A. (2023). Microlearning in diverse contexts: a bibliometric analysis. TechTrends, 67, 260-276. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11528-022-00794-x

    34. Shah, R. K. (2020). Concepts of learner-centred teaching. Shanlax International Journal of Education, 8(3), 45-60. https://doi.org/10.34293/education.v8i3.2926

    35. Shail M. S. (2019). Using micro-learning on mobile applications to increase knowledge retention and work performance: a review of literature. Cureus, 11(8), e5307. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.5307

    36. Shatte, A., & Teague, S. (2020). Microlearning for improved student outcomes in higher education: A scoping review. https://doi.org/10.31219/osf.io/fhu8n

    37. Stankovska, G., Dimitrovski, D., Ibraimi, Z., & Memedi, I. (2021). Online learning, social presence, and satisfaction among university students during the COVID-19 pandemic. New Challenges to Education: Lessons from Around the World, 19, 181.

    38. Susilana, R., Dewi, L., Rullyana, G., Hadiapurwa, A., & Khaerunnisa, N. (2022). Can microlearning strategy assist students’ online learning? Cakrawala Pendidikan: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan, 41(2), 437-451. https://doi.org/10.21831/cp.v41i2.43387

    39. Sweller, J. (1988), Cognitive load during problem solving: effects on learning. Cognitive Science, 12, 257-285. https://doi.org/10.1207/s15516709cog1202_4

    40. Sweller, J. (2010). Element interactivity and intrinsic, extraneous and germane cognitive load. Educational Psychology Review, 22, 123–138.

    41. van Gog, T., Paas, F. & Sweller, J. (2010.) Cognitive load theory: advances in research on worked examples, animations, and cognitive load measurement. Educational Psychology Review, 22, 375–378 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-010-9145-4

    42. Wang, Y., & Liu, Q. (2020). Effects of online teaching presence on students' interactions and collaborative knowledge construction. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 36(2), https://doi.org/10.1111/jcal.12408

    43. Wang, T., Towey, D., Ng, R. Y., & Gill, A. S. (2021). Towards post-pandemic transformative teaching and learning: case studies of microlearning implementations in two post-secondary educational institutions. SN Computer Science, 2(4), 271. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42979-021-00663-z

    44. Zarshenas, L., Mehrabi, M., Karamdar, L., Keshavarzi, M. H., & Keshtkaran, Z. (2022). The effect of micro-learning on learning and self-efficacy of nursing students: an interventional study. BMC Medical Education, 22, 664. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-022-03726-8

    45. Zulueta, L., & Panoy, J. F. (2022). Scenario-based microlearning strategy for improved basic science process skills in self-directed learning. International Journal of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, 2(4), 54-73. https://doi.org/10.53378/352932