Small Bites, Big Impact: The Power of Nanolearning
Ahmed Mohamed Fahmy Yousef
a
,
Ronghuai Huang
b
,
Ahmed Tlili
b
,
Manuel B. Garcia
c
,
Ayman Gabr Mahmoud
a
,
Ahmed Hosny Saleh Metwally
b,d
a Education Technology Department, Faculty of Specific Education, Fayoum University, Fayoum, Egypt
b Smart Learning Institute, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China
c Educational Innovation and Technology Hub, FEU Institute of Technology, Manila, Philippines
d Educational Technology Department, Faculty of Education, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt
Abstract: Nanolearning (NL) is a promising approach to education and training as it delivers small, bite-sized chunks of learning content that can be easily consumed and retained by learners. This allows quickly accessing specific pieces of information and knowledge, which can be delivered through a variety of mediums, such as videos, podcasts, or mobile applications, etc. NL has significant potential in educational and training settings, where learners or trainers can quickly upskill or reskill in specific contexts, improving their productivity and mastering some topics. This study provides an overview of NL, addressing the design of NL educational materials and its implementation in several educational applications. It also highlights some considerations and issues. In conclusion, it is recommended that reliable learning resources be used by teachers, the content be closely assessed, the source format be considered, bias be checked for, and learner feedback be obtained to ensure the quality of NL materials. By following the proposed NL framework, teachers can provide their learners with top-notch and productive NL resources.