Conceptual videos are a critical part of each lesson in a Cloud course. These videos introduce learners to key terminology and the business questions they’ll solve in the exercises. Below are best practices and guidelines to create effective conceptual videos.
Key Guidelines
1. Script Length
Aim for 400–500 words: This typically translates to 3–4 minutes of video time.
The shorter, the better—but more time is acceptable for core conceptual topics (e.g., the star schema).
The upper limit is 550 words.
2. Content Coverage
Terminology: Define key terms learners need to understand.
Dataset: Introduce the lesson’s dataset and its relevance to the topic.
If the dataset is also used in demo screencasts, keep the introduction short and revisit details during the demo.
Business Question: Explain the problem or question the lesson’s exercises will address.
3. Motivation
Why it Matters: Motivate the lesson’s topic by explaining its importance and relevance in real-world scenarios.
Storytelling: Create a short story or logical narrative flow to maintain engagement.
4. Simplicity and Clarity
Assume No Prior Knowledge: Don’t assume learners know something unless covered in a previous chapter or prerequisite course.
Focus on Concepts: Avoid walking through user interface steps
Best Practices for Slides and Visuals
Follow Style Guidelines: Use the style guidelines for cloud courses.
Keep It Clean: Slides should be visually clear and free of unnecessary clutter.
Use Animations: Break down complex ideas with animations to help learners focus.
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