{"id":16572,"date":"2021-09-08T14:13:17","date_gmt":"2021-09-08T11:13:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/?p=16572"},"modified":"2026-02-25T11:54:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T09:54:44","slug":"online-learning-fatigue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/online-learning-fatigue\/","title":{"rendered":"8 ways to fight online learning fatigue"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Remote training has become an invaluable tool for continuing employee development. Since the onset of the global pandemic, virtual communication technology has helped business, and training strategies, continue more or less as usual. But with a nearly complete shift to online learning comes a potential drawback: online learning fatigue.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Consider this scenario:<\/strong> It\u2019s the end of a long workday for Maria. She\u2019s been in video conference meetings and conducting business online for hours. Suddenly, a reminder pops up on her screen: a one-hour training session starts in five minutes. Maria is far from excited. Her eyes glaze over and she tries to muster the energy to engage. But, instead, she just feels total exhaustion.<\/p>\n<p>Maria\u2019s not alone in what she\u2019s feeling. Many employees are experiencing <strong>burnout or anxiety around added screen time<\/strong> when it comes to remote training. Fortunately, you can do something about it. But first, let&#8217;s have a closer look at what virtual learning fatigue is and why it happens.<\/p>\n<h2>What is online learning fatigue?<\/h2>\n<p>Online learning fatigue is the overwhelming sense of exhaustion, anxiety, stress, or burnout employees feel due to constant online calls and meetings. Quite similar to \u201c<strong>Zoom fatigue<\/strong>,\u201d this state of weariness can pose a challenge to employee learning and development.<\/p>\n<h3>Why is virtual communication so taxing?<\/h3>\n<p>Employees who\u2019ve transitioned to working from home, report they now spend <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/resources.owllabs.com\/state-of-remote-work\/2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">50% more time on video calls<\/a><\/strong> than they did pre-pandemic. All this extra screen time leaves people burned out for a few reasons.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>They feel a greater need to be &#8220;on&#8221; in live online workshops and meetings. A lot of effort goes into looking professional and engaged so others can tell they\u2019re present.<\/li>\n<li>They\u2019re more tempted to multitask when they\u2019re already online. It\u2019s easy to get pulled into responding to emails, chatting with others, or surfing through open tabs while they\u2019re in online training or meetings.<\/li>\n<li>The fact that many people are sharing their at-home workspaces with partners, children, or pets can put a further strain on their ability to concentrate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How does learning fatigue affect your employees?<\/h3>\n<p>So what does this mean for your online training? According to a recent survey, <a href=\"https:\/\/myhours.com\/articles\/the-impact-of-remote-work-burnout-statistics-causes-and-effective-solutions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>69% of employees working from home are experiencing burnout<\/strong><\/a>. Even for the most motivated employees, one more online learning session might feel like too much.<\/p>\n<p>When employees are feeling Zoom fatigue in training, they\u2019re more likely counting down the minutes until they can shut their screen off than absorbing your training content.<\/p>\n<p>The good news is that you can prevent this kind of exhaustion and ease learners\u2019 burden.<\/p>\n<h2>8 ways to overcome online learning fatigue<\/h2>\n<p>So how do you fight Zoom fatigue? There are a number of steps you can take. Try these eight tips for combating virtual learning fatigue and boosting learner engagement.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Be concise<\/h3>\n<p>Lean toward providing short courses or making <a href=\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/what-is-microlearning-and-its-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>microlearning<\/strong><\/a> the center of your training strategy. Brief, focused lessons that can be completed in minutes help employees concentrate better.<\/p>\n<p>Shorter times between stopping places also mean learners can take breaks when needed. They\u2019ll be able to recharge without disrupting their learning. For example, if you&#8217;re using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/elearning-videos-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>eLearning videos<\/strong><\/a> in your training courses, make sure they&#8217;re no longer than 3-4 minutes.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Meet TalentLibrary&#x2122;<br \/>\n<\/b>A growing collection of ready-made courses that cover the soft skills<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">your teams need for success at work<br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/library\/aff:blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15647\" src=\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/TalentLibrary_CTA.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"224\" height=\"49\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/TalentLibrary_CTA.png 333w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/TalentLibrary_CTA-300x66.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 224px) 100vw, 224px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15649\" src=\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/TalentLibrary-characters-row.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1498\" height=\"146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/TalentLibrary-characters-row.png 1498w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/TalentLibrary-characters-row-300x29.png 300w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/TalentLibrary-characters-row-1024x100.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/TalentLibrary-characters-row-768x75.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1498px) 100vw, 1498px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>2. Keep it flexible<\/h3>\n<p>Another thing that makes eLearning so appealing is the option for self-pacing. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/solutions\/remote-workforce-training\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Remote training software<\/strong><\/a> gives employees the flexibility to log in and complete training on their own schedules. That kind of freedom can alleviate a lot of stress for remote learners.<\/p>\n<p>When employees have a choice in <em>how<\/em> and <em>when<\/em> to complete their training, it\u2019s not a burden on their already busy schedules. They can plan it for downtime during their day\u2014or even for convenient times outside of working hours.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Build a sense of community<\/h3>\n<p>Often, remote employees start to feel drained because they\u2019re being isolated. People get energy from being around other people. You can help by adding opportunities for connection to your training.<\/p>\n<p>Consider building some real-time training sessions into your strategy. Interacting with a trainer and learning alongside their peers\u2014even through a screen\u2014can help employees feel less alone. Breaking up self-paced training with a live session here and there gives employees a good touchpoint for seeing that they\u2019re not on their own.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Add some elements of play<\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes a bit of healthy competition can re-energize employees in their learning. Use available LMS features to add components of <strong>gamification<\/strong> to your training.<\/p>\n<p>Things like leaderboards to compare progress with colleagues can keep learners coming back and boost energy. Also, think about adding opportunities to earn badges for completing challenges or more points for finishing quizzes to engage them in the learning process.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16582 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/gamification-talentLMS-screenshot.png\" alt=\"Beat online learning fatigue with gamification | TalentLMS\" width=\"1700\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/gamification-talentLMS-screenshot.png 1700w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/gamification-talentLMS-screenshot-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/gamification-talentLMS-screenshot-1024x602.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/gamification-talentLMS-screenshot-768x452.png 768w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/gamification-talentLMS-screenshot-1536x904.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1700px) 100vw, 1700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Add a playful touch to your training with TalentLMS<br \/>\n<\/strong>The training platform that users consistently rank #1.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Easy to set up, easy to use, easy to customize.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/create\/aff:blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/CTA.png\" alt=\"Create my TalentLMS forever-free account\" width=\"291\" height=\"70\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>5. Make it social<\/h3>\n<p>Another way to re-energize learning and move away from static screen time is to make each course a social experience. Getting employees to work together adds a level of interaction that fights feelings of isolation.<\/p>\n<p>More hands-on experience with the content also makes it more meaningful and memorable. Try building in <strong>collaborative learning activities<\/strong> or <strong>group projects<\/strong> that get people talking. As learners think more deeply about the practical application with their colleagues, they\u2019ll understand and retain more.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Build more engaging content<\/h3>\n<p>One of the best things you can do to keep learners from zoning out during your training is to make sure it grabs and <em>holds<\/em> their attention. Take a look at your content and see how you can make it more engaging.<\/p>\n<p>Take into account things like learning mediums. Is your training mostly full of text-heavy slides? Add some videos or dynamic graphics to stimulate different kinds of learners.<\/p>\n<p>Or, drop in interactive elements like quizzes and practice and branching scenarios. Requiring learners to do something\u2014to answer questions, click on the screen, or work through skill application\u2014focuses their energy. Interacting with the content strengthens their interest and keeps training from feeling like a chore.<\/p>\n<p><em>Looking for more inspiration? Here are 5 ideas on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/how-to-build-remote-training-courses-for-employee-engagement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>how to build remote training courses that boost engagement<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>7. Update your user interface<\/h3>\n<p>Content isn\u2019t the only part of your training to think about when optimizing the user experience. Consider the design of your courses as well, and tailor them for screen-weary learners.<\/p>\n<p>For example, use <strong>minimalistic fonts<\/strong> to reduce eye strain. Try replacing presentations or manuals with helpful infographics so learners can grasp the same piece of information in less time. And be sure your LMS is <strong>easy to log into and navigate<\/strong> so employees don\u2019t spend extra time or get frustrated trying to get through their training.<\/p>\n<h3>8. Build training into the work schedule<\/h3>\n<p>Finally, help your employees have a better experience by incorporating education into their workday. Asking people to go through training can feel like you\u2019re adding tasks to their to-do lists. Let them know you value their time and are willing to invest in their development by building learning time into their schedules.<\/p>\n<p>Clear out space so people can find the downtime to log in. When you show learners <strong>training is part of the employee experience<\/strong>, you take away the stress. Instead of worrying about how to fit one more thing into their schedules, they\u2019ll be able to focus and learn.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16574\" src=\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/TLMS_20210906_1200x314.png\" alt=\"Online learning fatigue: How to fight it\" width=\"1200\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/TLMS_20210906_1200x314.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/TLMS_20210906_1200x314-300x79.png 300w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/TLMS_20210906_1200x314-1024x268.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/TLMS_20210906_1200x314-768x201.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Reduce learning fatigue by supporting your employees<\/h2>\n<p>Employees need encouragement and understanding when it comes to remote work and learning challenges. If they feel that training is just another box to check, that they just need to get it over with, it won\u2019t be effective.<\/p>\n<p>Even if a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/training-announcement-email\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>course is mandatory<\/strong><\/a>, you can help employees be more engaged and attentive when you listen to their concerns. Adjust the training to fit their schedules. Build it into their work schedules to show that their time is important.<\/p>\n<p>And make it a point of connection for them\u2014with their colleagues as well as with your company and its values. When you do, you\u2019ll boost learner engagement and eliminate learning fatigue for good.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Remote training has become an invaluable tool for continuing employee development. 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