The UW-Whitewater Learning Technology Center (LTC) is currently looking for instructors to take part in the Fall 2018 emerging technology exploration project on adaptive learning.
About Adaptive Learning
Adaptive learning offers a customizable way to structure student learning activities and assessments. Adaptive learning platforms employ an online, mastery-based learning system that is individualized to each student. In adaptive learning, content and/or assessments continuously adapt based on how a student performs, providing customizable feedback and additional learning material so the student can better understand, and master, the course material.
Project Purpose
The UW-Whitewater LTC’s Emerging Technology Exploration Project on adaptive learning will utilize the adaptive learning platform Cerego, which is designed to comprise roughly between 7 and 10% of the learning activities/assessments in a course. The purpose of this project is to explore the impact of an adaptive learning platform on student success. Initial guiding questions for this exploration are:
- How does adaptive learning influence student learning?
- How does adaptive learning influence course attrition?
- How does adaptive learning influence student satisfaction?
Project Requirements
Instructors have flexibility in determining the course in which to implement the adaptive learning platform. By taking part in the project, instructors agree to fully participate in, and complete, all project requirements. These requirements include a series of scaffolded, interactive, face-to-face instructional development sessions. These sessions are designed to assist instructors in successfully implementing adaptive learning in one of their courses.
The following semester-by-semester breakdown conveys the expectations for participating instructors:
Spring 2018
- Attend faculty development session(s) with LTC staff (dates TBD); and
- Create, and present, a detailed plan for use that specifies how adaptive learning will be used in one Fall 2018 course (this may move to Summer 2018, depending on project timing).
Summer 2018
- Attend faculty development session with LTC staff; and
- Revise detailed plan for use, and submit revised plan to LTC.
Fall 2018
- Conduct one Fall 2018 course using adaptive learning as described in your plan for use; and
- Complete early semester “check-in” form for LTC staff; and
- Attend faculty development session focused on sharing experiences using adaptive learning (date TBD); and
- Support the LTC in administering an end-of-semester (IRB approved) survey about the course to students.
Winterim/Spring 2019
- Complete video reflection on using adaptive learning in the course. This video reflection will be scheduled during Winterim or Spring 2019, at your convenience. The purpose of the video reflection is to share what was learned with other instructors who may be interested in using adaptive learning in the future.
Project Compensation
Instructors participating in the LTC’s Fall 2018 Emerging Technology Exploration Project on adaptive learning will receive a stipend to compensate the work they put into their course redesign. If all required components are completed, participating instructors can expect to receive a stipend of $1000.
Interested?
The Qualtrics application form is available at this link: http://uwwhitewater.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5teUlIYuMm9PZD7
Need Additional Information?
If you have any questions about the adaptive learning emerging technology exploration project, feel free to contact the UW-W Learning Technology Center.