Flashcards Feature
The Flashcards feature is an interactive learning component implemented in the Walmiki Learning Management System (LMS). It provides students with a touch-enabled, gesture-responsive study tool that enhances memorization and knowledge retention through spaced repetition and interactive card-based learning.
Key Features
Interactive Card Interface
- Touch-enabled swipe gestures for card navigation
- Smooth animations for card transitions and flipping
- Card rating system for self-assessment of knowledge
- Adaptive card sequencing based on difficulty ratings
Content Management
- Support for various content types (text, images, equations)
- Organization of flashcards into decks by subject or topic
- Progressive disclosure of content with front/back card design
- Teacher-created and student-created card collections
Learning Enhancement
- Spaced repetition algorithms for optimized review scheduling
- Knowledge self-assessment through difficulty rating
- Study session tracking and progress monitoring
- Performance analytics and mastery metrics
Mobile-Optimized Experience
- Responsive design for different screen sizes
- Touch-optimized interface for tablet and mobile use
- Offline study capability with local storage
- Synchronized progress across devices
Technical Implementation
UI Components
- Flashcard route and component in the LMS frontend
- Swipeable card container with gesture detection
- Animation system for card transitions
- Rating interface for knowledge self-assessment
Navigation Integration
- Updated sidebar navigation to include flashcard access
- Integration with user avatar menu for quick access
- Dynamic page titles reflecting current flashcard deck
- Skeleton loaders for improved perceived performance
Data Models
- Flashcard: Individual card with front/back content
- Flashcard Deck: Collection of related cards
- Study Session: Record of study activity and performance
- Card Rating: User-provided difficulty assessment
Backend Services
- API endpoints for flashcard management
- Progress tracking and spaced repetition algorithms
- Performance analytics and reporting
- Content validation and moderation
User Experience Flow
- User navigates to the Flashcards section via sidebar or avatar menu
- User selects a flashcard deck from available collections
- System presents cards in optimized sequence based on past performance
- User interacts with cards through swipe gestures and flip actions
- User rates knowledge of each card to influence future sequencing
- System provides session summary and progress metrics at completion
Recommended Documentation Placement
- This documentation should be incorporated into the main documentation structure under the "Learning Management System" section, alongside existing documentation for quizzing and assessment features.
Related Features
- LMS profile page
- Question bank system
- Assessment tracking
- Learning progress analytics