Microlearning Integration in Digital Platforms to Increase Student Engagement

This study aims to examine the effect of microlearning integration in a digital platform on student engagement in learning in higher education. Microlearning, which divides material into small, easy-to-understand units, is expected to increase student engagement cognitively, affectively, and behaviorally. The method used in this study was a quasi-experimental with a pretest-posttest control group design. This study involved 80 students who were divided into two groups, namely the experimental group that received microlearning intervention and the control group that did not receive the intervention. The results showed that the experimental group experienced a significant increase in engagement after receiving the microlearning intervention, while the control group showed no significant changes. Qualitative analysis through interviews and observations supported the quantitative findings, with students reporting increased motivation, more active interaction in discussions, and better understanding of the material. This study concluded that the integration of microlearning in a digital platform can significantly increase student engagement in learning. The practical implications of this study are the importance of adopting microlearning methods in digital learning policies in higher education, as well as the need for further research to explore the long-term effects and integration of microlearning with other learning methods.