What is Kognito?
Our approach to learning is centered on practical engagement, integrating educational principles, conversational strategies, and cutting-edge gaming technology to offer a distinctive experience. By utilizing an array of evidence-based models and instructional techniques, we focus on promoting mental health and overall well-being. Participants interact with our platform through engaging virtual lessons that include practice-oriented dialogues with emotionally aware virtual characters. This secure, simulated setting enables users to participate in experiential learning, allowing them to investigate, err, and grow from their experiences. They are provided with personalized feedback, ensuring their experience on our platform aligns with their individual goals and preferences. Furthermore, we weave in crucial theories, models, and design ideas such as motivational interviewing, collaborative decision-making, emotional self-regulation, empathy, empathic accuracy, reappraisal techniques, active learning, inquiry-based methods, situated cognition, personalization, cueing, and storytelling to elevate the educational journey. This holistic strategy not only enhances knowledge retention but also cultivates significant connections between users and the material they interact with, ultimately enriching their overall learning experience. Such a multifaceted approach ensures that every user receives a tailored educational experience that grows with them.