From Swipe to Learn: Unleashing the Potential of Tik Tok as a Nano Learning Tool

Abstract

Nano-learning is a highly targeted approach that breaks down complex subjects into manageable chunks, with the goal of presenting brief and straightforward ideas in an interesting way. This approach is similar to social media content consumption found on platforms like TikTok. Introducing TikTok as a nano-learning tool for teaching English grammar can be a viable option, considering the platform's popularity and effectiveness in delivering short and simple notes. This study employed a mixed-mode strategy. A survey was done with 500 TikTok users between the ages of 18 and 25. Measures of learning efficacy and engagement, as well as questions about the frequency and kinds of educational content consumed on TikTok, were also part of the study. Fifty TikTok users between the ages of 18 and 25 were interviewed using a semi-structured format as part of a qualitative approach. Key themes were found through thematic analysis of the audio-recorded and typed-in transcripts of the interviews. The findings suggest that TikTok has the potential to be an effective nano-learning tool, with a majority of users consuming educational content on a regular basis and reporting high levels of engagement with the content.