5. Engagement
Students can spend hours at a time playing video games, but when it comes to getting them to pay attention in class the process can be like pulling teeth. Adaptive learning systems engage students by masking instruction in the form of games. Students complete sequenced challenges, must demonstrate competence before moving forward, and receive timely and specific feedback – just like in the video games they love so much.
6. Constant rerouting
Rather than limiting students to one particular learning path, IAL systems constantly reroute instruction. Highly adaptive systems make this possible because they don’t just focus on whether a student’s answer is right or wrong, but also evaluate how students solve each problem – adjusting instruction after every click of the mouse. This optimizes the student’s learning experience – it’s like having a personal tutor!