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๐Ÿ’ช Which exercise type should you choose?
๐Ÿ’ช Which exercise type should you choose?

Discover the best exercises to match your learning objectives

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Written by Clara Gros
Updated over a year ago

Not sure which exercise format best suits your training goals? Explore the five exercise types available in your Didask Studio and learn how to select the right one for your needs.

1๏ธโƒฃ Simple exercise

What is it? Learners choose the best option from several possible answers, with one option clearly better than the others.

When to use it? Ideal as the first choice for practical cases where learners might genuinely hesitate between different actions.

โš ๏ธ Tip: Limit to 4 answers options.

๐Ÿ”ŽHow to use it?

In your Studio, to select or modify the exercise type click on ๐Ÿ‘‰

๐ŸŽฆ Need a detailed video example?

Context: A company in the industrial sector aims to train its employees on fire safety protocols. The goal is to ensure that all staff members know how to respond quickly and effectively in an emergency situation.


2๏ธโƒฃ Categorization

What is it? Learners classify options into specific categories. Example categories include:

  • Good Idea / To Avoid

  • Encourages Empathy / Increases Individualism

  • Increases Risk / No Impact on Risk / Reduces Risk

When to use it?

  • When learners need to evaluate different aspects of a situation, one by one.

  • When the recommended option depends on the context.

  • When presenting options sequentially increases the challenge compared to presenting them all at once.

โš ๏ธ Tip: Limit to 3 categories and 4 answers options.

๐Ÿ”ŽHow to use it?

In your Studio, to select or modify the exercise type click on ๐Ÿ‘‰

๐ŸŽฆ Need a detailed video example?

Context: A company in the industrial sector aims to train its employees on fire safety protocols. The goal is to ensure that all staff members know how to respond quickly and effectively in an emergency situation.


3๏ธโƒฃ Multiple-choice question

What is it? Learners select one or more correct answers from a list of options, all presented simultaneously.

When to use it? Use this format when multiple correct answers are possible, and placing them side by side doesn't make the exercise too obvious.

โš ๏ธ Tip: Limit to 2 categories.

๐Ÿ”ŽHow to use it?

In your Studio, to select or modify the exercise type click on ๐Ÿ‘‰

๐ŸŽฆ Need a detailed video example?

Context: A company in the industrial sector aims to train its employees on fire safety protocols. The goal is to ensure that all staff members know how to respond quickly and effectively in an emergency situation.


4๏ธโƒฃ Ordering

What is it? Learners must arrange options in the correct order, based on numerical, chronological, or relevance criteria.

When to use it? ONLY if learners are likely to make mistakes at every step. If only one step is challenging, consider a multiple-choice question asking, "What should they do first?"

โš ๏ธ Tip: Limit to 4 answers options.

๐Ÿ”ŽHow to use it?

In your Studio, to select or modify the exercise type click on ๐Ÿ‘‰

๐ŸŽฆ Need a detailed video example?

Context: A company in the industrial sector aims to train its employees on fire safety protocols. The goal is to ensure that all staff members know how to respond quickly and effectively in an emergency situation.


5๏ธโƒฃ Interactive Image

What is it? Learners explore different areas of an image to receive feedback.

When to use it? Best for training on technical topics, software, or breaking down concepts and practices interactively.

๐Ÿ”ŽHow to use it?

In your Studio, to select or modify the exercise type click on ๐Ÿ‘‰

๐ŸŽฆ Need a detailed video example?

Discover how to create a click-on-image exercise.


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You can also modify the exercise type if another type has already been created ๐Ÿ‘‰

โžก๏ธ Want to learn more about these exercise types? Read our dedicated article.


Keywords: Exercises, exercise types, multiple-choice, interactive image, single-choice question


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