Open AccessADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGIES
Author(s) -
Shute Valerie J.,
ZapataRivera Diego
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
ets research report series
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.235
H-Index - 5
ISSN - 2330-8516
DOI - 10.1002/j.2333-8504.2007.tb02047.x
Subject(s) - adaptation (eye) , key (lock) , computer science , context (archaeology) , adaptive learning , futures contract , adaptive system , computerized adaptive testing , assistive technology , human–computer interaction , psychology , artificial intelligence , paleontology , clinical psychology , computer security , neuroscience , financial economics , economics , biology , psychometrics
This paper describes research and development efforts related to adaptive technologies, which can be combined with other technologies and processes to form an adaptive system. The goal of an adaptive system, in the context of this paper, is to create an instructionally sound and flexible environment that supports learning for students with a range of abilities, disabilities, interests, backgrounds, and other characteristics. After defining key terms and establishing a rationale for adaptation, we present a general framework to organize adaptive technologies. We then describe experts' thoughts on what to adapt and how to adapt and conclude with a summary of key challenges and potential futures of adaptive technologies.