Interactivity

The technical definition of interactivity from a systems perspective is the ability of a computer to respond to a user's input. In learning and development, this term has been expanded to include any type of eLearning exercise that requires the user to click multiple things or multiple times. It is often incorrectly correlated with engagement, retention, and transfer -- none of which have been proven to be impacted by the number of mouse clicks a user completes. In in-person or virtual training, interaction or interactivity refers to collaborating and discussing with the other participants and facilitators.