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Available exercise types

In PragmaTeach, exercises are grouped into two main categories:

  • Theoretical: To introduce and review concepts.
  • Practical: To apply knowledge and assess understanding.

For both, you can create exercises with or without AI (manual content or AI-generated from your instructions).

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The more specific the context (lesson, content, criteria), the more useful the AI’s suggestions.

1) Theoretical exercises​

Used to assess knowledge and understanding.

With AI: e.g. Theory (multi-page), Interactive animation.
Without AI (manual): e.g. Video exercise.

  • Choose Theoretical exercises, then the specific type.
  • Set the number of exercises and, for AI types, fill in the instructions for the AI (topic, difficulty, what to assess, focus: definitions, understanding, analysis, etc.).
  • Start generation and check progress in Background tasks.
  • For manual types, enter the content yourself (prompts, options, correct answers, etc.) and save.

2) Practical exercises​

Focused on applying knowledge in situations, cases, or productions.

With AI: e.g. Multiple choice, Reading comprehension, Listening comprehension, Math problems, Off-screen activities.
Without AI (manual): e.g. Offline tasks.

  • Choose Practical exercises and the specific type.
  • Set the number and, for AI types, add instructions for the AI (situation, criteria, what evidence you want to see).
  • Start generation, then review and adjust the result.
  • For manual types, create the task yourself (prompt, criteria, support material if any) and save.
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Next to each exercise type you may see a star with a number: that is the number of credits used when creating that type. Exercises created without AI do not use credits.

3) Details by type​

Theory (multi-page) – Theoretical, with AI​

Good for introducing or reviewing a topic. It can include audio, several pages in a logical order, and real-world examples (“Why is this useful?”).
In the instructions, you can indicate the main topic, depth, type of examples, and tone.

Interactive animation – Theoretical, with AI​

Guided activity to see and manipulate a situation step by step. Students explore, try things, and draw conclusions.
In the instructions: goal of the animation, key concepts, and the kind of interaction you want (select, drag, identify, etc.).

Video exercise – Theoretical, without AI​

No AI. You add a video via link or by recording your screen with narration. Useful for your own explanations or recommended videos.
A transcript can be shown below the video for students who need it.

Multiple choice – Practical, with AI​

Student selects the correct option(s) for a question related to the lesson. Good for quick checks of understanding, review, or diagnosis.

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All exercises can be edited: you can add, change, or remove options at any time.

Reading comprehension – Practical, with AI​

Student reads a text and selects the correct answers. In the instructions, specify main idea, details, vocabulary, and text length.

Listening comprehension – Practical, with AI​

Student listens to audio and selects the correct answers. Good for attention, global understanding, and detail comprehension (e.g. dialogues, instructions, short stories).

Math problems – Practical, with AI​

Focus on problem-solving and procedures, not only the final answer. Students can see hints and solution steps progressively.
In the instructions, define the type of problem, level, and what you want to assess.

Off-screen activities – Practical, with AI​

Activity to be done outside the platform (individually or in groups): e.g. project, experiment, interview, oral or written production. Students complete the task and hand it in as agreed (e.g. in class).
In the instructions, specify the expected product (text, audio, video, etc.), assessment criteria, and evidence to submit.

Offline tasks – Practical, without AI​

You upload a file for students to download (handout, image, template, etc.) and say how they submit: via the platform (upload) or in class.
You set a title, instructions, and optionally a deadline for submission.

Improving an AI-generated exercise​

When editing an exercise, you can use “Modify with AI” to ask the AI to make it easier or harder, or to add custom instructions (e.g. change focus, add constraints, adjust level).
This is a good place to apply discernment (does it match your goals?) and diligence (clear instructions for what to improve).