A Case Study on the Development and Operation of Liberal Arts Subjects Using Micro-Learning Content

Abstract

This study analyzes the experiences of instructors and learners who were using micro-learning content, and suggests the development and operation plan of micro-learning to apply it to actual classes. In order to achieve the research purpose, K-MOOC courses operated by S University in Gyeonggi-do were developed and operated as micro-learning content. Of the 213 students who were enrolled in the lecture, 107 students participated in the survey. The research results covered learner perception of existing online learning, their experience of micro-learning content, and their course satisfaction.Learners perceived that the micro-learning content was short and focused only on the core material, improving their concentration compared to existing online lectures, and that repetitive classes were not burdensome. Thus, they were generally satisfied with the program. However, the instructors expressed regret over time constraints and the lack of environmental support for designing courses and developing content through micro-learning. On the other hand, instructors said that they would continue to develop micro-learning content in consideration of the high satisfaction of the learners and that they would consider various ways to better utilize the content. Based on these results, examples of how to develop and operate micro-learning content in universities and/or standardized classes were presented and the implications were discussed.