Klick Data definition may differ from other LMS systems, but we like to define what we talk about in terms of courses. One strong trend is that the time for education is divided into shorter and shorter periods. The term nano course or micro course has long been a hot trend in the EdTech industry.
The difference between Nano Course (Nano-course) and Micro Course (Micro-course) is, in our experience, diffuse and unclear. In most cases, they are "the same" We like to differentiate them by a more explicit time frame to make order in our communication with our clients. If the business standards of terminology change, we will adopt them.
Klick Data system KLMS offers the full range of these alternatives.
- Nano Course ≈ 3 min (or up to 3 min)
- Micro Course ≈ 3*3 min = 9 min (or up to 9 min)
- Lesson: 6*3 min ≈ 18 min (+ introduction and end summary of 1-2 min)
- Speed Course ≈ 3 * Micro Course ≈ 30 min
- Course (or a Full Course): 6 Lessons ≈ 6*18min ≈ 2hrs
A lesson could also be a synonym for a module. A video has a definite time length, like 8 min and 4 seconds (8m 4s). But the time to learn a subject (TTL) is playtime or read time + practice time. This is much more of an estimate.
We also have an extra added time for the introduction (by a host) and summary at the end.
The above time frames are based on playtime. We use it for reference and not as absolute terms. This page will also develop over time.
- Course Plan: Multiple Courses of different kinds during a time period leading to an exam of any kind
The framework for a video tutorial based on time
The framework of the video tutorials (e-courses)
To give you a framework for the Klick Data Video Tutorial made in 1992, we made all of them between 1992-2013 in this format.
1. Overview/ Introduction (by host or instructor) : 3 min (maximum) about the 6 lessons
2. Short music break for 15-20 sec
3. Lesson one overview/ introduction (about lesson 1)
4. Lesson 1 Nano 1 (nano or L1N1 or 1.1)
4b. Small summary in 15-20 sec to bridge to L1S2
5. Lesson 1 Nano 2 (nano or L1N2 or 1.2)
6. Repeat for L1N3, L1N4, L1N5, and L1N6, each of 3 min ending up the lesson of 18 min
7. Summary of L1 in 30 sec - 1 min and a bridge to L2.
8. Music and Quiz Questions with Quiz answers with 3-6 questions during 1-2 min. If there is no action from the learner; it's like linear television that furthers to move to the next as a long video just to be watched
9. Lesson two overview/ introduction (about lesson 2): Repeat 2-8 for L2.
10. Repeat 9 in L3-L6
11. Summary of Course (SoC for 1-2 min
12. Music and credentials
= 2 hours e-course
For more details in terminology, see FAQ about Terminology
