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Technologies Pertaining to Self-Learning / Education Steven C. Mitchell, Ph.D. Electrical Computer Engineering

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Componica utilizes the latest software to increase the pace of learning. This slideshare explains how we use empirically derived models to design the pace of learning utilizing spaced repetition learning, embedded computer adaptive testing, vocalized instruction & scripting.

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Technologies Pertaining to Self-Learning / Education

Steven C. Mitchell, Ph.D.Electrical Computer Engineering

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What Componica Offers

Software Components for the context of learning:

Spaced repetition learning

Embedded computer adaptive testing

Vocalized instruction / scripting

iPhone and mobile devices application development

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Spaced Repetition Learning

An empirically derived model for scheduling when to present concepts to maximize material and retention

Student is tested on previously seen concepts or self-grades

The response determines to next time to repeat concept.

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Memorize Words for Spanish

A vocabulary building program for iPhone

Students presented vocabulary with audio in the form of flashcards

Everyday the student evaluates how well they retained the word, scheduling the next time they see the word.

Words games are included to practice words that are least proficient.

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Memorize Words for Spanish

Outstanding app!! Loved being able to go through word list and pick which words I want to learn first.

I am a paramedic for the FD and it is helpful to learn body parts, symptoms and other medical terms before learning about train stations, bus stops or other tourist type things you have to learn first in other programs.

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Memorize Words for Spanish

Over 6,300 words, each word has a recorded pronunciation by a native speaker.Application was designed to be adapted to other languages with minimal modification.Russian, French, Korean, German are in progress for the fall and winter.

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Simplified Space Repetition App

Removing all vocabulary-building features, concentrate on memorizing concepts.Content is represented as images and developed by third party.Images are combined with application to create a product ready for sale.

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10th Hour Anesthesiology

First application using Simplified Space Repetition.The Content IP is owned by the client.

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Computer Adaptive Testing

An internally derived item response theory implementation for computer adaptive testing.

Example application, the political IQ test during the 2008 elections.

190 multiple choice questions created by a public school teacher during the summer break covering current leaders, basic civics, historical facts, etc.

Modeled after an exam required by immigrates seeking citizenship.

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Computer Adaptive Testing

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What does Componica bring?

A sound background in statistical modeling, pattern recognition, computer vision.

Graduate level developers from the field of Engineering.

Experience in creating applications for learning and testing.

A strong group of mobile application developers in iPhone, Google Android.

Bootstrapped solely by consulting and marketing internally derived products.