Adventure Plans
Topics and Readings
Adaptive Learning Platforms for STEM Education
Goal: Understand the implementation of adaptive learning platforms in STEM education.
Relevant Readings:
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Liu, T. C. (2022). A case study of the adaptive learning platform in a Taiwanese Elementary School: Precision education from teachers’ perspectives. Education and Information Technologies, 27(5), 6295-6316.
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Kem, D. (2022). Personalised and adaptive learning: Emerging learning platforms in the era of digital and smart learning. International Journal of Social Science and Human Research, 5(2), 385-391.
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Virtual Reality Simulations in History Education
Goal: Investigate the effectiveness of virtual reality simulations in teaching historical events.
Relevant Readings:
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Lee, V. W., Hodgson, P., Chan, C. S., Fong, A., & Cheung, S. W. (2020). Optimising the learning process with immersive virtual reality and non-immersive virtual reality in an educational environment. International Journal of Mobile Learning and Organisation, 14(1), 21-35.
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Parong, J., & Mayer, R. E. (2021). Learning about history in immersive virtual reality: does immersion facilitate learning? Educational Technology Research and Development, 69(3), 1433-1451.
Reflection
I began researching the adaptive learning platforms for STEM Education. My major goal was to understand the practical implementation of these platforms and their influence on student involvement and achievement. I read scholarly publications by Liu, Kem, Wu, and others that provided an understanding of the benefits and problems of personalized and adaptive learning in the digital age.
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Also, the selected video content, like the webinar on skill development and the function of adaptive learning, improved my grasp of the platforms’ real-world applications. Hence, this wide research gave me a better consideration of adaptive learning technologies’ role in boosting STEM education.
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As part of this journey, I developed a detailed case study demonstrating the impact of adaptive learning platforms on student engagement and performance in a specific STEM course. Therefore, this artifact solidified my learning and is a vital addition to my digital toolset. Thus, allowing me to successfully communicate the importance of adaptive learning to my peers and coworkers.