A learning stub is one key learning point or takeaway within a microlesson. Each stub focuses on a specific idea so that learners can understand the topic progressively without being overwhelmed by too much information at once.
A stub may contain:
A relevant image
A title
A short explanation
A subtitle or supporting note
Together, the stubs form a logical learning sequence.
For example, a microlesson on workplace fire safety may contain separate stubs covering:
Recognising the fire alarm
Using the nearest safe exit
Proceeding to the assembly point
Avoiding elevators
Reporting missing colleagues
Each stub should communicate one clear and useful takeaway.
Learning-stub controls
Depending on the user’s permissions, a set of controls appears at the bottom of the stub.
These controls allow the user to:
Delete the stub
Edit the stub
Add a new stub
Update the image
Save the Lurny
Report an issue
Some controls may be available only to content creators or administrators.
Deleting a stub
Select Delete Stub when a learning point is incorrect, duplicated, irrelevant or no longer required.
Lurny displays a confirmation message asking whether you want to delete the stub:
Select Yes to confirm the deletion.
Select No to retain the stub.
Deleting a stub removes that learning point from the microlesson. Review the content sequence afterwards to ensure the remaining stubs still flow logically.
Important: Do not delete a stub merely because it requires a small correction. Use Edit Stub when the existing learning point can be improved.
Editing a stub
Select Edit Stub to modify the information presented in the current learning stub.
The editing window allows you to update fields such as:
Title: The main heading of the learning point
Description: The explanation or learning content
Subtitle: An optional supporting heading or statement
The description editor may also provide formatting controls for organising and presenting the content clearly.
How to edit a stub
Open the stub that requires modification.
Select Edit Stub.
Revise the title, description or subtitle.
Check the content for accuracy and readability.
Select Update Stub to save the changes.
The updated content will replace the previous version of the stub.
Recommended practices
Keep the stub focused on one learning takeaway.
Use a short and meaningful title.
Write in clear, learner-friendly language.
Define unfamiliar terms and abbreviations.
Break complex information into shorter paragraphs.
Avoid adding information unrelated to the stub’s main point.
Check spelling, grammar and factual accuracy before updating it.
Adding a new stub
Select Add New Stub when an important learning point is missing from the microlesson.
The new-stub window allows you to enter:
A title
A description
An optional subtitle
A supporting image, where applicable
How to add a stub
Navigate to the point in the microlesson where the new content should appear.
Select Add New Stub.
Enter the stub title.
Add the learning content in the description field.
Enter a subtitle if required.
Add an appropriate image, where useful.
Select Add Stub.
The new learning point will be added to the microlesson.
After adding it, review the preceding and following stubs to confirm that the learning sequence remains clear.
Updating the image
Select Update Image to replace the visual used in the current stub.
This may be necessary when:
The existing image is inaccurate
The image does not support the learning point
The visual is blurred or poorly cropped
An organisation-approved image is required
Branding or product imagery has changed
How to update an image
Open the relevant stub.
Select Update Image.
Choose the replacement image from your device.
Upload the image.
Review how it appears within the stub.
Use a clear, relevant image that helps learners understand or remember the learning point. Avoid decorative images that distract from the content.
Saving a Lurny
Select Save Lurny to retain a useful learning stub for personal review and reinforcement.
The saved item is added to:
My Box → Saved Lurnies
This allows learners to build a personal collection of important concepts that they may want to revisit.
Saved Lurnies and repetition
Saved Lurnies may be presented through a repetition cycle to support long-term retention. The saved item may display:
Total scheduled repetitions
Repetitions completed
Previous attempt
Next scheduled attempt
Dates in the repetition cycle
This approach encourages learners to revisit important information at intervals instead of reviewing it only once.
Note: Saving a Lurny does not change the original microlesson. It creates a personal saved item for the learner.
Reporting an issue
Select Report an Issue when a stub contains a problem that requires attention.
An issue may be reported for reasons such as:
Incorrect or outdated information
Inappropriate content
An irrelevant or misleading image
Missing information
Unclear wording
Formatting problems
A technical or display error
How to report an issue
Open the affected stub.
Select Report an Issue.
Describe the problem clearly.
Provide enough detail to help the reviewer identify it.
Submit the report.
Where possible, explain what is incorrect and suggest the required correction. Reporting an issue alerts the appropriate content owner or administrator; it does not automatically modify the stub.
Reviewing the learning stubs
Before publishing or assigning a microlesson, the creator should confirm that:
Every stub communicates one clear takeaway.
The stubs appear in a logical sequence.
The content is accurate and current.
Titles are clear and consistent.
Images support the learning content.
There is no unnecessary repetition.
The language suits the intended learners.
All organisation-specific policies and terminology are correct.
Once the learning stubs have been reviewed, the next step is to examine the quiz questions generated from the microlesson content.