Check out our most frequently asked questions below, or browse the ArcLab Knowledge Base for detailed, step-by-step help.
About nano learning
What is Nano Learning?
Nano Learning is a bite-sized, highly targeted, and interactive form of learning: “bite-sized” as nano learning courses span between 2 and 10 minutes; “highly targeted” as each module focuses on a single learning objective; and “interactive” as multimedia is used to promote learner engagement and enhance learning. It is a great pedagogical framework that engages learners, helps them apply knowledge, and is available on demand.
Nano Learning is used in many training contexts, across industries and organisations of all sizes. Besides delivering content in an engaging and effective format to employees of all levels, organisations benefit by gleaning important data about their learning & ability to perform the required job role. ArcLab Nano Learning modules are secure web-based microsites that can be incorporated easily into your organisation's existing LMS or HRMS. No software installation or integration is needed whatsoever. We're cloud-based, as we're sure your organisation is (or wants to be).
What is the difference between Microlearning and Nano Learning?
Microlearning and Nano Learning are similar. They are:
- Both designed as e-learning modules
- Completed over a short period of time
- Focused on content for just-in-time learning
Microlearning aims to cover a small number of learning objectives. Nano Learning aims to cover even more bite-sized pieces of specific knowledge (of a single learning objective).
Simply, Nano Learning is Microlearning ‘re-mastered’, with learning broken down into even more granular slices, ideally 1 learning point per Nano Learning module. The L&D manager can then string a series of Nano Learning modules together to form a coherent sequence of learning for staff to follow and apply in their jobs.
What are the benefits of ArcLab's Nano Learning?
There are 3 key benefits:
- Flexible: Nano Learning offers much-needed flexibility to each learner. Amid the growing demands of modern life, learners rarely find time for long training courses. By delivering knowledge in bite-sized modules, Nano Learning lends itself to on-demand learning, as and when learners have pockets of free time.
- Engaging: Interactive Nano Learning is highly engaging. By using multimedia such as audio, video, and pictures, Nano Learning captures the attention of learners. With the average human attention span at just 8 seconds, engaging content is needed to maximise concentration and learning.
- Just-in-time: Nano Learning facilitates just-in-time training. Be it a flight attendant who is flying in a new aircraft, or an insurance agent who is meeting his first client, team members can benefit from a quick primer or refresher about the task at hand. As nano learning courses are self-contained and distill key content, they are the best way to deliver just-in-time training.
About ArcLab
Why should I use ArcLab?
ArcLab is a leading Nano Learning platform, powering the learning of organisations in various industries including Food Services, Construction, Logistics, Non-Profits, Hospitality, and many more. ArcLab offers extensive content templates, design customisability, and advanced learner analytics so that you can help your team onboard and upskill effectively.
Does ArcLab have a mobile app?
All ArcLab Nano Learning content is a web URL accessible by standard phone and computer browsers. We believe there is no need to download apps that pose a barrier to your team's adoption and take up precious storage space on their personal devices. Our web app also allows an easier interface with your organisation's existing systems.
Is ArcLab a Learning Management System (LMS)?
ArcLab is a dedicated web-based Software as a Service (SaaS) learning & development tool that helps organisations build and host learning content for their teams. Our platform is a modern-day Learning Experience Platform (LXP).
ArcLab has 'LMS' features that help you perform user and content management, and a dashboard to view learner performance. You can use ArcLab alongside your existing LMS systems, HR Management systems, and training courses. Learning data can be exported to spreadsheets for you to analyse and use at your leisure.
For our Enterprise customers, we extend our API framework to meet your data and analytics needs. Get in touch today.
Is ArcLab like Kahoot or Google Quiz / Forms?
Kahoot! is a quiz-game system built for schools, while Google Forms allows you to create standalone, functional quizzes.
On the other hand, ArcLab is designed for workplace learning, allowing training content to be conveyed, and quiz questions interspersed throughout each ArcLab module. ArcLab's laser-focused design makes it suitable for workplace learning, especially the upskilling of 'deskless' workers (though we also have the privilege to be used by K-12 schools and Institutes of Higher Learning).
See the ArcLab & Kahoot! comparison, and how ArcLab can help you in your workplace training needs.
How do I use ArcLab?
Head to ArcLab Builder to develop training content yourself, fuss-free. Our platform provides a set of simple and intuitive tools to build the nano learning content you want to deliver to your workforce and improve their performance.
Creating content & reaching learners
Who creates the content?
It’s entirely up to you.
With ArcLab Basic and ArcLab Pro, take advantage of our suite of tools and templates to build your own learning content. Our software is designed with the user organisation (that's you!) in mind, so it’s simple to get started. To further guide you along, we run periodic ArcLab L&D and content creation clinics, which cover our platform’s full functionalities. Get started here.
ArcLab’s Instructional Design Team can also work alongside you through ArcLab Enterprise. Under this framework, our team takes the learning content that you provide and develops an engaging learning journey that meets your organisation’s unique needs. Reach us to get started.
Who owns the content?
Your training content is proprietary and precious to you, and YOU will always own it.
ArcLab simply provides you with the tools to best package your training content, before deploying it to your team. See our T&C and Privacy pages for the full details on how we protect your intellectual property and data.
Do I need coding skills to use ArcLab?
You don’t need any coding skills to use ArcLab Builder. If you can use a web browser, you can build Nano Learning content. For learning ideas and references, choose from a range of ready-made ArcLab Nano Learning templates.
If you need step-by-step guidance, learn about ArcLab's features and how to use them with our Knowledge Base and Academy.
How do learners access my content created on ArcLab?
Once you have developed your content in ArcLab Builder, you publish your content to a unique URL, hosted by ArcLab on the cloud. This can be shared with your learners through the ArcLab platform, or as a link through other channels such as e-mail, chat messages, and social media. All ArcLab plans let you restrict the content to your desired audience, such as individual teams or learners, and ArcLab Pro and ArcLab Enterprise also provide NanoCredential badges for those who have mastered your content.
Note that if you make your module private (the default setting for ArcLab Pro & ArcLab Enterprise), NOBODY whom you have not explicitly allowed can log in to access the module, even if they have an ArcLab learner account. See our User Guide for more specifics.
Can learners gain accreditation badges for completion?
Yes, ArcLab Pro and ArcLab Enterprise provide NanoCredential features for you to recognise those who have mastered your content. A NanoCredential is a badge of content mastery that you may choose to award to learners who have learned your content well (you get to define what constitutes mastery, using our simple rules-based tool).
Pricing & billing
How much does it cost to use ArcLab?
ArcLab Basic is free for up to 25 learners, with no credit card needed. It includes limited modules and functionality (ad-supported), and learner invites go out by email.
ArcLab Pro unlocks full content and screen types (including assessments), unlimited learning modules, full learner analytics, and invites by WhatsApp, SMS or email. There are two ways to pay for Pro:
- Pro annual: USD 2–4 per learner per month, billed annually upfront. Bulk discounts apply for more than 200 learners.
- Pro Monthly: USD 3–5 per unique active learner per month, billed in arrears, with no commitment and nothing to pay in a month you don't send out training.
ArcLab Flex-Learners are an add-on to Pro: a pre-funded pool of learners you draw from in months your headcount goes over your committed plan. Each Flex-Learner (USD 2.50–4.50 depending on quantity) equals one learner's unlimited access to ArcLab Pro for one month, usable anytime within 12 months.
ArcLab Enterprise is priced for your organisation: everything in Pro, plus training needs analysis, administrator training and a dedicated Customer Success rep, with our learning designers helping you build your nano learning programme.
All pricing is in USD. Our Pricing page has the full details.
(Registered non-profits and training providers get preferential pricing. Contact us for details.)
What currency does ArcLab bill in?
ArcLab plans are priced in US Dollars.
ArcLab accepts payment through all major credit cards (Monthly & Annual plans), or can invoice you for an Annual Plan. We bill you in USD.
What do you mean by Unique Active Learner?
A Unique Active Learner is an identifiable individual who you allow to access your Nano Learning content. ArcLab uses e-mail addresses and/or phone numbers to identify individual learners and attribute usage. All instances of content access by learners with this identity are tagged under the individual, so you never pay for repeated access. In fact, you get a proxy indicator for that individual's hard work.
Security
Is ArcLab's data secure?
ArcLab’s platform is hosted on cloud infrastructure from reputed global technology provider Amazon Web Services (“AWS”), whose capacity scales as required to comfortably support our users’ usage.
ArcLab is built on a secure and safe digital environment. Traffic and digital content on ArcLab’s platform are fully routed through SSL, and sensitive data is signed by a time and session-sensitive digital signature. AWS cloud infrastructure is also protected by state-of-the-art antivirus, anti-malware, anti-hacking, and anti-phishing security systems and protocols.
At the operational level, ArcLab follows security best practices and protects the confidentiality and integrity of learning content when it is stored and administered.
Our private learner community allows Administrators to define only authorised learners to access specific learning modules, as well as restrict access to specific locations via geofencing.
Still have questions?
The Knowledge Base has step-by-step guides for every ArcLab feature, and the ArcLab Academy has short how-to videos. Or talk to us directly.