Case study on development and use of microlearning content in university classes: Educational implications through comparison with traditional e-learning

[Purpose] The purpose of this study is to develop regular university subjects into microlearning content, use it in classes, and present educational implications through comparative analysis with traditional e-learning content based on learners' learning experiences. [Methods] One subject suitable for microlearning was selected among the basic major subjects of a cyber university, the content was completely reorganized based on the principles of microlearning instructional design, and it was used in actual classes. The characteristics of microlearning content were identified through surveys and interviews with students. Implications regarding advantages, improvements, etc. were derived. [Results] Microlearning content was found to have a positive effect on promoting learners' learning immersion and transferability, and in inducing learners' learning participation and intellectual curiosity through the use of various corners and media. In addition, while the short content playback time and diversity of content composition were presented as advantages compared to existing standardized content, in the area of learning organization and evaluation, the method of direct explanation by the instructor is preferred rather than the method of requiring self-directed learning activities by learners. appeared to be more preferred. [Conclusion] There is a need to actively reflect the characteristics of learners in the microlearning content design process, and there is a need to continuously upgrade the learning support system for various usability and accessibility of microlearning content.