An adaptive learning feature has been added to a HarvardX online course. Tailored course material that correlates to student performance has been incorporated into the Super-Earths and Life course, taught by Dimitar Sasselov, Phillips Professor of Astronomy at Harvard University. It is hoped the service will give online learning experts and university officials insight into how to fine-tune web course design. Adaptive learning is also beneficial for learners because it can help them "see where they have difficulty", according to Peter K. Bol, Harvard's vice provost for Advances in Cambridge.
An adaptive learning feature has been added to a HarvardX online course. Tailored course material that correlates to student performance has been incorporated into the Super-Earths and Life course, taught by Dimitar Sasselov, Phillips Professor of Astronomy at Harvard University. It is hoped the service will give online learning experts and university officials insight into how to fine-tune web course design. Adaptive learning is also beneficial for learners because it can help them "see where they have difficulty", according to Peter K. Bol, Harvard's vice provost for Advances in Learning.