Case Study: Making Learning Human
The Challenge
In longer practice sets and lessons, attention fades, and learners start losing momentum, clarity, and motivation. However, if they leave the lesson for a break, many do not return. They need a quick pause that keeps them in the flow.
Project: Window Doodle Widget
Year: 2025
Audience: Middle & high school students and higher online learning students
Role: Designer and developer
Tools: V0, VS Code
The Solution
People need breaks! I built a lightweight window doodle widget you can drop inside the lesson. It invites a short doodle, a quick sketch of an idea, or a try-it-here space for the next problem. Learners get a playful pause without leaving the module, so reflection and creativity happen in place.
Outcome
Window Doodle Pad widget built with the assistance of AI.
Keeps learners in the lesson and reduces drop-off during heavy practice
Encourages reflection and creative thinking, which supports retention and transfer
Increases enjoyment, which improves persistence with the goal
Next Steps
With continued development, I would…
Add CAPI to add prompts
Make it so snapshots can save to an assignment
Level up the graphics
Try It!
Give yourself a break and doodle for a few moments!