Learning Content Types 📚
5mins.ai offers different types of learning content designed to match your learning style and available time. Here's how you can make the most of each content type you'll encounter:
Video Lessons 🎥
Videos are the most common content type you'll use, specifically designed for visual learning and practical demonstrations.
What You'll Experience: When you access video content, you'll find professional instructional videos typically lasting 5-15 minutes, along with expert tutorials that provide step-by-step demonstrations. You'll also encounter multi-episode series when you need comprehensive coverage of complex topics, all with interactive video controls that track your progress automatically.
How You Can Use Video Features: You can adjust playback speed from 0.5x to 2x to match your personal learning pace. When you need better focus, you can use full-screen viewing, and if you're watching series content, you'll have series navigation to move between episodes. Your progress gets tracked automatically as you watch, so you never lose your place.
How You Earn Points from Videos: You'll earn 1 point for each video lesson you complete, but you need to watch 90% of the video to count as complete. If there's an integrated quiz with the video, you can earn 4 additional points for correct answers. When you're watching series content, you'll get individual points for each episode you finish.
PDF Documents 📄
PDF content gives you access to in-depth learning materials that you can read and study at your own pace.
What You Can Access: You'll find comprehensive guides and reference manuals, interactive workbooks and templates you can use immediately, research publications and detailed case studies relevant to your field, plus quick-reference materials you can use directly on the job.
How You Can Navigate PDFs: You'll use the built-in PDF viewer that includes zoom and navigation controls for comfortable reading. You can navigate page-by-page using arrow buttons or keyboard controls, and your progress gets tracked by the pages you've viewed. When you need offline access, you can download PDFs to read without an internet connection.
When You Should Use PDFs: PDFs work best when you need detailed study materials, reference documentation you'll return to multiple times, content for self-directed reading and research, or templates and guides for practical application in your work.
External Links 🔗
External links connect you to carefully curated content from trusted sources across the web.
Types of External Content You'll Find:
Articles: You'll access industry articles and thought leadership pieces from authoritative sources
Videos: You'll find expert content from professional platforms like YouTube,Loom, Synthesia that complement your learning
How External Links Work for You: When you encounter external content, you'll see a preview with estimated duration before you decide to engage. You can click to open the content in a new tab or embedded player, and the platform tracks when you engage with external content. All content is vetted and approved by your organization to ensure quality and relevance.
Why You Should Use External Links: You'll gain access to current industry trends and research, get exposure to diverse professional perspectives beyond your organization, find supplementary resources that complement your core lessons, and stay updated with the latest developments in your field.
Flashcards 🃏
Flashcards help you memorize and review key concepts through interactive study cards that you can use anywhere.
How Flashcards Work for You: You'll see digital study cards with key information presented clearly for easy memorization. You can navigate through card sets using arrow buttons or swipe gestures, and the cards help reinforce concepts while supporting knowledge retention. The mobile-responsive design makes them perfect for quick review sessions wherever you are.
When You Should Use Flashcards: Flashcards work best when you need to memorize important facts and concepts, want quick review sessions during breaks, need to reinforce learning from other content types, or want mobile learning options when you have just a few spare minutes.
Quizzes and Assessments 📝
Quizzes test your understanding and help reinforce what you've learned.
Types of Assessments You'll Encounter: You'll find Knowledge Check Quizzes that test your understanding of lesson content, Case Studies that present real-world scenarios with situation-based questions, and Situational Tests with multiple-choice or multi-select questions that give you immediate feedback.
How Assessments Work for You: When you take quizzes, you'll earn 4 points for correct answers, and you'll get immediate feedback showing correct answers with explanations. Most assessments allow you to retake them if you want to improve your score, and your results help track your overall learning progress.
How Your Progress Gets Tracked 📈
How Your Progress is Measured Across Different Types: For Videos, you need to watch 90% to mark as complete. For PDFs, you must view all pages to complete the material. For External Links, your engagement gets tracked when you click and interact with the content. For Flashcards, completion is tracked when you navigate through the full set of cards.
Common Questions ❓
Q: What if content won't load? A: You can try refreshing the page, check your internet connection, or clear your browser cache. You can also report broken content using the flag icon if problems persist.
Q: How do I know what type of content I'm viewing? A: Content types are clearly labeled with icons and descriptions throughout the platform, so you'll always know what to expect before you start.
Q: Can I skip content types I don't like? A: Yes, you can focus on your preferred content types, though we recommend you try different formats to discover what works best for different topics and learning goals.