AkoVoice
Methodology

Three assessment modes

Socratic

One-to-one dialogue with the learner. Agent asks opening questions per criterion, probes incomplete responses, judges evidence against the rubric. Non-revealing — never gives the correct answer during the session.

Formative and summative sub-modes

Observer

Agent listens silently to authentic dialogue between assessor and learner. Does not intervene. Assesses based on what it heard. Preserves authenticity — the Hawthorne effect is mitigated because the agent never speaks.

Record of Work

The learner walks a workshop or worksite, reads the procedure, answers by voice, photographs the equipment, and names hazards. Assembles a record of process knowledge and can also form part of a larger portfolio.

About AkoVoice

All design, functions, architecture by Jonathan Adams. Built with Claude.

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