Practical Application of MicroLearning in Education of Future Teachers.

eLearning is a widely used concept when it comes to using information and communication technologies in the education of people of all ages. Since it was first used in the education process, eLearning has undergone a number of changes and innovations, in order to meet the latest technology requirements as well as the changing requirements of society. As a result, there are various forms of eLearning and it is entirely up to the teacher/tutor which one they decide to use (i.e. which one they consider to be the most effective). The following are some of the forms of eLearning: mobile learning, blended learning, adaptive eLearning or eLearning with gamification elements. Apart from these, the term microLearning is also becoming established. Even though it is not a completely new term, microLearning has yet to be described in detail (in research studies, methodologies and textbooks), despite its popularity with the majority of age groups. The greatest advantage of microLearning is that it is not dependent on the technology that the student is using. Dividing the curriculum into smaller units, microLearning allows the student to learn anytime and anywhere as well as plan their learning, regardless of whether they use a desktop computer, a laptop, a mobile phone or a tablet. The paper describes practical experience with using microLearning in education of future teachers at the Pedagogical Faculty. In order to be able to determine the potential of microLearning, pilot microLearning courses had been created, which were then compared with existing eLearning courses. This part of research was aimed at comparing the behavior of students in the microLearning course with those in the eLearning course. Both courses had the same content, were used in the instruction of students with the same specialization, and both were one semester long. Apart from describing students’ way through the course, the paper also presents their opinions on the microLearning-based courses, the level of acquired knowledge and other factors that could prove crucial for the wider use of this eLearning concept in the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]