Learning
Building slower than planned
Removed a feature I was excited about because it added more noise than clarity. Good reminder that simpler often works better.
Key learnings:
- Keep prompts short and calm
- Remove anything that creates urgency
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Improvement
Voice pacing tweaks
Tested shorter voice prompts with two students. The flow felt calmer and they stayed with the position longer.
Key learnings:
- Pause longer after questions
- Offer one nudge at a time
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