Publisher's Synopsis
Adaptive Learning Opportunities provides an introduction to adaptive learning technologies as a way to create personal educational opportunities for students at a variety of stages across a range of areas of study. By design, adaptive educational systems present personalized educational experiences optimized for each individual learner. The book: • Addresses formal and informal learning opportunities with the potential to be transformed at all levels: preK-12, post-secondary & adult; • Focuses on well-developed concrete examples to show readers how key concepts can be put into practice;• Documents specific instances of existing successful new learning opportunities;• Emphasizes approaches, environments, and tools that promise to reduce the cost of learning.A continuously updated website hosted by Columbia University's EdLab will feature extended case studies, multimedia presentations, evolving information on the topic, and more.
