Applescript flashcard question

[Michael Terry]

On Feb 3, 2004, at 8:34 AM, Christopher Wall wrote:

> I am in school and use OmniOutliner for definitions - term in the 
> column field, and the defintion in the notes.
>
> What I would like to do is use applescript to randomly select a line 
> from the leftmost column, and ask for a definition. Here's where my 
> idea could get complicated:
>
> For multiple guess, I was wondering if it would make sense to create a 
> new outline, and then have a column with a listbox that has three or 
> more definitions pulled at random out of the notes field of the 
> original. Is this possible?

> For free form, I think it would be simple: create a dialog that asks 
> for a definition and stores your answers into a new OO document, 
> placing your answers in the note field. The only reason I am thinking 
> of that route is that nobody is going to get the definition word for 
> word. Self-grading would be necessary.


I don't think this would be the best way to approach it. How about 
this: The AppleScript shows a dialog displaying the word and 3 or more 
definitions (including the right one). The dialog (flashcard) has a 
'flip' button. The flip side of the card gives the correct answer, and 
you can choose from two buttons, 'Right' and 'Wrong'. After you choose, 
it goes on to the next card. It's all on the honor system; after all, 
you're only hurting yourself if you cheat.

Something like the above has been my approach. If you're interested, I 
can probably whip up something along those lines.

> So - has anyone done anything like this? I haven't seen such in the 
> samples, but it seems like such a common need that it has to have been 
> tried.
>

As a matter of fact, I have given the subject of simulated flashcard 
quizzing a great deal of thought, and given a lot of thought to 
integrating it with OmniOutliner.


Mike