Hi Zayneb
The Haptel story was one of my favourites, maybe because it was just straightforward.
In this case the technology is being used to create a safe practice environment – it seemed a good example of Diana Laurillard’s “teacher-modelling cycle” where students learn via experimentation & repeated practice in a simulated environment which provides intrinsic feedback.
I also think this example is successful because of the high motivation of students. It works because the students are willing to practice over and over, and if it’s successful in improving the students’ manual skills it gives them confidence/self-efficacy which would encourage further effort in the course.
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