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and
spaced
repetition.
Decades
of
research evidences the efficacy of
one-on-one tutoring. Yet, for the most
part, digital learning is modeled on
classrooms and textbooks. Adaptive
learning, in contrast, recognizes the
individuality of learner needs.
One way to better understand adaptive
learning, at least how the term is used
today within the context of learning
and development (L&D), is to note
what it is not:
› It isn't a solution that accommodates
the largely debunked concept of
" learning styles. "
› It isn't a strategy for increasing the
accessibility of learning (for those with
sensory impairments).
› And it isn't synonymous with
personalization, as there are several
ways to personalize a learning
experience that may not align directly
to the goal of individual mastery. For
example, showing or hiding content
depending on the learner's role may
be
described
as
personalization,
but unless that showing or hiding is
triggered by learner performance (and
not just by the learner profile), it isn't
adaptive.
What does constitute adaptive learning,
on the other hand, is being shaped by
two key factors - learning science
and artificial intelligence (AI). Today's
adaptive
learning,
sophisticated
within
educational
the
most
technology
(edtech), automatically calibrates to the
needs of individuals, recreating at scale
the efficacy of a tutor using real-time
data analysis. Consider three types of
adaptivity in learning:
› Curriculum adaptivity matches a
learner's needs to available offerings.
This automates the recommendations
provided by the system.
› Adaptivity of the learning sequence
within a course enables dynamic
pathing based on learner performance.
› Finally, adaptivity of the practice
and learning activities ensures that
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Transformation
calls for mastery
and higher levels of
expert performance.
Most eLearning offers roughly the same
experience for all learners. A contrast to
adaptive learning begins to suggest a
new benchmark.
› eLearning targets the average user
with a standard course design while
adaptive learning creates a unique
learner experience for each individual.
learners receive the content that will
be most effective in building their
individual proficiency.
AI-enhanced learning has been likened
to the smart recommendations of video
streaming services. This comparison
really doesn't explain adaptive learning.
Netflix, after all, isn't giving users an
individual cut. An adaptive movie
might, hypothetically, deliver a unique
combination of car chases, sword fights,
love scenes, musical
interludes,
etc.
A user might have a very long or very
short movie, based on detailed analytics
of response cues.
A better metaphor may be a GPS or selfdriving
car. We can use a GPS to help
us identify a destination, but its unique
value is helping with the route, which we
could liken to learning sequence, and
with the changing conditions, which we
can liken to the adaptivity of the practice
and learning activities.
eLearning and
Adaptive Learning
› eLearning is often a linear, contentfirst
approach while adaptive learning
can be non-linear with smart practice
in place of content presentation.
› eLearning assessment strategies
often include quick checks and a final
(summative) assessment; adaptive
learning uses learner-specific practice
(formative assessment).
Learners
come
with
relatively
low
expectations for eLearning. They expect
to review information, click through
content, answer a question or two, and
receive their completion. When they
encounter an adaptive solution for the
first time, they may feel like they're being
tested. They may be worried about
failing, or they may even be frustrated by
the fact that adaptive learning requires
more effort and attention. The shift
requires effective change management.
Learners need to experience an
increased reward (proficiency and
retention) before giving up the ease and
convenience of the informational slides
that they click through to completion.
Applied Research
The research behind adaptive learning
arguably predates the affordances of AI to
enable it at scale. AI isn't needed to create
adaptivity, but it is needed to achieve scale.
True learning adaptivity, with or without
technology, factors in a complex set of
learning variables. The research into these
variables is diverse and spans decades. It
goes beyond Bloom's taxonomy to include
his research into the efficacy of one-onone
tutoring over classroom instruction. It
is informed by the psychological states in
learning progression, the zone of proximal
development, the value of interleaving,
the criticality of self-efficacy and the
inverse logic of the Dunning-Kruger effect.
It embraces the science of expertise and
the science of individuality.
With adaptive learning, the ability to
target individual learners supports
the best of learning science. It should
also help us to evaluate and measure
effectiveness. The data from standard
eLearning consists of completion and
maybe a score. Mature adaptive learning
provides detailed, micro-level analytics:
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Putting the Learner First
Table of Contents
From Change Management to Resiliency
What to Consider When Evaluating EdTech Products
Prioritizing the Employee Experience
Relentless Engagement: Creating a Path for Inclusion Across the Employee Life Cycle
Learning in the Blended Workplace: Design Ideas for a Distributed Workforce
Enable Expert Performance With Adaptive Learning
Taking the Virtual Route to Leadership Training
Culture’s Influence on Global and Remote Learning
The 5 Paradoxes of Leading in a Hybrid Workplace
3 Steps For Successful Remote Onboarding
The Future of Work Requires Development Equity
Making the Leap: Correlation to Causation
L&D’s Role in Developing Company Culture
Better Selling Starts with Better Business Acumen
Corporate Gender Responsibility: A New Paradigm for Engaging and Developing Women
The Burnout Revolution
How Sam's Club Is Training and Retaining Current and Future Leaders
Reclaiming Development
Mindset Strategies for Business Growth in 2022
Pluralsight and Go1 Partner to Address the Growing Global Tech Skills Shortage
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Training Industry Magazine - Spring 2022 - From Change Management to Resiliency
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Training Industry Magazine - Spring 2022 - What to Consider When Evaluating EdTech Products
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Training Industry Magazine - Spring 2022 - Prioritizing the Employee Experience
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Training Industry Magazine - Spring 2022 - Relentless Engagement: Creating a Path for Inclusion Across the Employee Life Cycle
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Training Industry Magazine - Spring 2022 - Enable Expert Performance With Adaptive Learning
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Training Industry Magazine - Spring 2022 - Taking the Virtual Route to Leadership Training
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Training Industry Magazine - Spring 2022 - Culture’s Influence on Global and Remote Learning
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Training Industry Magazine - Spring 2022 - The 5 Paradoxes of Leading in a Hybrid Workplace
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Training Industry Magazine - Spring 2022 - Reclaiming Development
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