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Designing Interactions That Build Skill

Move beyond multiple choice. The interaction types that develop capability instead of testing recall.

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Pick for the objective

  • Branching scenarios for judgment and decisions.
  • Drag-and-sort for classification and categories.
  • Free-text with AI feedback for communication and soft skills.
  • Reflection for transfer to the learner's own work.

The test

If the interaction only checks whether they read the slide, cut it. If it makes them do the thing, keep it.