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University of Central Florida
Adaptive Learning at
Thomas Cavanagh, Ph.D.Associate Vice President, Distributed Learning
• Orlando, FL• Metropolitan, suburban
university• ~60,000 students• 2nd largest university in U.S.• Carnegie classification: RU/VH Research
University: Very High Research Activity• 216 degree programs across 11
colleges• 11 Campuses throughout Central
Florida
• 16 undergraduate degrees• 24 graduate degrees• 30 graduate certificates• Various undergraduate certificates &
minors
Online Learning at UCF
Strategic Growth:AY 2013-2014
• 35.89% of total university SCH• 76.18% of all students took at least
one online course (W, M, V, RV) 78.34% of all undergraduates (47,116) 62.81% of all graduate students (6,469)
AY 2013-2014
Colleges over 50% SCH NURSING (61.95) GRAD (61.54) UG STUDIES (58.58) HEALTH (53.89) BUSINESS (51.68)
Colleges over 25% SCH HOSPITALITY (49.72) HUMANITIES (34.18) SCIENCES (28.82) EDUCATION (27.69)
Adaptive Learning: What is it? Wikipedia: “…an educational method
which uses computers as interactive teaching devices. Computers adapt the presentation of educational material according to students' learning needs, as indicated by their responses to questions and tasks.”
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adaptive_learning
Core Elements
Student pretest determines learning path
System “learns” most effective presentation for each student
System automatically adjusts remediation and other content based on continuing performance
Extensive reporting on each student’s individual status
In Development
Math 4 course Algebra to Calculus sequence
▪ No textbook▪ Permit both acceleration and remediation
with single curriculum▪ Customization based on major▪ Multiple courses within existing semester
structures▪ Potential partnerships with state college
partners
Individual Courses
(including pilot)
4 Course Math
Sequence
High DFW courses
(Transfer & FTIC)
Departmental Engagement
UCF Adaptive Learning Phase 1
Adaptive Learning at the University of Central Florida
Near Term Plans
Repeat Psychology and Pathology with additional students
Deliver Algebra while continuing to build out other 3 courses in the sequence
Discussions with other colleges and departments
Explore using adaptive learning as a treatment for courses with high DFW rates
Questions?
Contact:
Thomas Cavanagh, Ph.D.Associate Vice President, Distributed LearningUniversity of Central Florida407-823-4913cavanagh@ucf.edu@tbcavanagh
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