A Collaborative Research Agenda for Evaluating the Impact of Adaptive Learning

The presentation will describe a cooperative adaptive learning research project among the University of Central Florida, Colorado Technical University and the research unit of a platform provider (Realizeit). Rather than concentrating on individual platform idiosyncrasies, the three organizations evaluated the impact of the adaptive paradigm and its potential and challenges for higher education. Research efforts included examining the impact of adaptive learning regarding course design granularity, student behavior prototypes, student progress toward success, time-shortened courses, adaptive dimensionality, real-time predictive analytics, benefits of visual representation, and the potential of adaptive learning for accommodating underserved student populations.

Outcomes: Articulate the potential impact of adaptive courseware on student learning * Adopt elements of an adaptive learning evaluation that fit your academic context * Understand how adaptive learning can alter students' academic pathway