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Levels of Interactivity in Intelligent Textbooks

  1. Static Content Level - Basic text with minimal formatting
  2. Structured Content Level - Content organized into meaningful structures
  3. Visual Representation Level - Data and concepts presented visually
  4. Basic Interaction Level - Initial interactive elements
  5. Simulation Level - Dynamic modeling of concepts
  6. Advanced Simulation Level - Complex, personalized interactions

Detailed Breakdown

Static Content Level

  1. Text Block - Plain text in paragraph form
  2. Enhanced Text - Text with basic formatting (bold, italic, headers)

Structured Content Level

  1. List Structure - Bulleted or numbered lists that organize information
  2. Definition Structure - Term-description pairs that clarify concepts
  3. Tabular Structure - Information organized in rows and columns

Visual Representation Level

  1. Static Visualization - Charts, graphs, and diagrams that don't change
  2. Toggle Visualization - Charts with options to switch between different views
  3. Process Visualization - Workflows and sequences shown with connecting elements

Basic Interaction Level

  1. Animated Visualization - Visual elements with predetermined movement
  2. Interactive Infographic - Clickable areas that reveal additional information
  3. User-Controlled Animation - Animations with basic user controls (play/pause)

Simulation Level

  1. Basic MicroSim - Simple interactive simulation with limited controls
  2. Standard MicroSim - Simulation with multiple controls and realistic modeling
  3. Data-Enhanced MicroSim - Simulation that captures user interaction data

Advanced Simulation Level

  1. Adaptive MicroSim - Simulation that adjusts to user behavior or preferences
  2. Personalized MicroSim - Simulation tailored to user's knowledge level
  3. Immersive Simulation - Comprehensive 3D environment with complex interactions