What are some adaptive learning strategies you can use in your classroom?

3 Use adaptive software and tools

Another way to implement adaptive learning in your classroom is to use adaptive software and tools that can automatically adjust the difficulty and feedback of the learning materials based on the students' performance and progress. There are many adaptive software and tools available for different subjects and grade levels, such as Khan Academy, DreamBox, ALEKS, or i-Ready. You can use these tools as supplements or complements to your regular instruction, depending on your curriculum and goals. You can also monitor your students' data and reports to track their learning outcomes and provide additional support or guidance.

4 Differentiate your instruction and support

Adaptive learning also requires you to differentiate your instruction and support according to the diverse needs and abilities of your students. You can use various strategies to differentiate your instruction and support, such as flexible grouping, scaffolding, modeling, coaching, or peer tutoring. You can also use formative assessment, such as exit tickets, polls, or check-ins, to check your students' understanding and feedback during the learning process. Based on the feedback, you can adjust your instruction and support accordingly to ensure that all your students are challenged and supported at their optimal level.

5 Encourage self-regulation and metacognition

Adaptive learning also fosters self-regulation and metacognition among your students, which are essential skills for lifelong learning. Self-regulation refers to the ability to monitor and control one's own learning behaviors, such as setting goals, planning, managing time, and seeking help. Metacognition refers to the ability to reflect on and evaluate one's own learning processes and outcomes, such as identifying strengths and weaknesses, applying strategies, and transferring knowledge. You can encourage self-regulation and metacognition among your students by providing them with opportunities to set their own goals, choose their own strategies, review their own progress, and revise their own work.

6 Collaborate and communicate with your students

Finally, adaptive learning also involves collaboration and communication between you and your students, as well as among your students. You can collaborate and communicate with your students by creating a positive and supportive learning environment, establishing clear and consistent expectations and routines, providing timely and constructive feedback, and involving them in the decision-making and evaluation of the learning process. You can also facilitate collaboration and communication among your students by creating opportunities for them to work together, share their ideas, and learn from each other.

7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?