Angel Orellana

Dr. Katie Alaniz

LTDE 5317

Collaborative Collection of Adaptive Learning Sources

Blogs by other educators and instructional designers

• https://www.edtechupdate.com/adaptive-learning/blog/strategy/

This website has multiple blog articles discussing the uses of adaptive learning, how it is

perceived, and the results it can bring.

• https://blog.neolms.com/using-adaptive-learning-to-personalize-learning-experiences/

This blog gives a more specific example of why adaptive learning can be a powerful tool

while providing links that go more in depth on a few key topics.

• https://www.insidehighered.com/digital-learning/blogs/online-trending-now/adaptive-

learning-personalized-learning

This blog describes adaptive learning from a technological view-point where programs

can collect data to personalize a student’s learning experience.

• https://blogs.cisco.com/education/adaptive-learning-serving-students-and-supporting-

teachers-in-networking-education

This blog explores the capabilities of adaptive learning through the training program used

by Cisco to bridge the knowledge gap that newly graduated students have between what

they have learned and what they have to do for their job.

• http://blog.realizeitlearning.com/blog/top-5-myths-about-adaptive-learning

This blog identifies five misunderstandings people may have about adaptive learning and

provides explanations why.

 • https://www.d2l.com/blog/adaptive-learning-transforming-teaching-learning/

This website offers information about adaptive learning as well as videos on how D2L

(an LMS) is utilizing adaptive learning to improve students achievement.

• https://blog.extensionengine.com/adaptive-learning-right-now/

This blog identifies the different subtypes of adaptive learnings that are available and

provides a brief description of each type and how they can be used.

Online resource pages

• https://www.graduateprogram.org/2020/05/what-is-adaptive-learning/

This website defines adaptive learning, explains some of the benefits of utilizing it in the

classroom, and lists some tools that can be used by the instructor to provide adaptive

learning to students.

• https://www.thetechedvocate.org/5-things-know-adaptive-learning/

This website explores five things to know about adaptive learning so that everyone

involved in the process can reap the benefits.

• https://www.mheducation.com/ideas/what-is-adaptive-learning.html

This article explains the personalized aspect of adaptive learning and how it can assist

students engage more and become more proficient in their education.

Apps

• https://www.dreambox.com/adaptive-learning

Dreambox is an elementary and middle school math software that uses adaptive learning

to personalize learning to each student. This blog explains what adaptive learning is and

how Dreambox uses it within their software.

• https://www.smartsparrow.com/what-is-adaptive-learning/
 Smart Sparrow is an eLearning technology company that uses adaptive learning as the

base of their learning experiences. This article outlines the ways they use adaptive

learning in their platform and studio.

• https://go.accelitymarketing.com/blog/4-best-adaptive-learning-technologies-enhancing-

student-learning

This website lists four adaptive learning technologies and provides a short explanation on

what they stand for and how they can help.

• https://www.knewton.com/what-is-alta/

This website explains how the program Alta uses adaptive learning to personalize

learning for both the instructor and the student.

• https://www.scootpad.com/platform/how-it-works

This website explains how Scootpad uses adaptive learning to continuously personalize

learning for students and provide spiraled learning to encourage skill mastery.

Articles regarding adaptive learning

• https://library.educause.edu/resources/2017/1/7-things-you-should-know-about-adaptive-

learning

This article outlines seven things to know about adaptive learning including what it is, the

benefits of implementing it, and what may be too difficult for some.

• https://educationaltechnology.net/adaptive-learning-what-is-it-what-are-its-benefits-and-

how-does-it-work/

This article provides information on adaptive learning, the benefits for students, and

which classes should be using it.

• https://www.edsurge.com/research/reports/adaptive-learning-close-up
 This report includes information such as what adaptive learning technology is, the

framework for understanding how tools may be adaptive, and the application of the

framework and definition.

• https://www.researchgate.net/publication/228544202_Towards_personalised_learning_co

mmunities_on_the_web

This article discusses personalized online learning and how it is changing as technology

advances.