What are Trapstates?

When a learner interacts with a lesson, the lesson can respond based on the way they interact with it. One way this is done is through trapstates. Thrapstates are correct and incorrect states we are trapping for. Trapstates conditions, that when met, trigger actions in the lesson like feedback, changing the lesson, or even taking them to a different path.

How do they work?

• When a check event occurs (like selecting the “next” button), the trapstates are read from top to bottom.
• For each trapstate, the condition is read, and if the trapstate’s condition is met, then it will perform the paired action.
  • Correct states are at the top, so if fired they give the correct feedback
  • Incorrect are underneath and will fire if a correct state is not fired
  • You can use trapstates for other situations than correctly or incorrectly answering a question, such as triggering a pop up to open. (See below for how to do that.)

Creating and Editing Trapstates

Adaptivity Window

This is where you can rename it, change the order of the trapstate compared to others, and more

The Rules Editor

Conditions

Describe the condition for a trapstate by setting up CAPI

• What is CAPI? - This give an overview of condition elements
• (Here’s an overview of CAPI and trapstate logic in a deck if you prefer that!)

Actions

• Navigate to: Select the screen the learner next goes to
  • Correct traps have this as a default to the next screen
• Show Feedback: Where you can type in feedback for the learner
  • Incorrect traps have this as a default with “Incorrect, please try again.”
• Mutate State: Where you can change CAPI in the lesson. You can do a lot here! You can change variables, change the answer shown/show hints, reveal images, and more!

Common Trapstates and Situations

• Default trapstate: This is “defaultWrong” trapstate. We normally do NOT change this one. That way when “Incorrect, please try again.” pops up, we know none of the trapstates we created are working, which is a red flag!