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University of Central Florida

Learn about the innovative adaptive learning approach employed at the second-largest U.S. university - UCF, impacting over 60,000 students through personalized education paths and strategic growth initiatives.

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University of Central Florida

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  1. Adaptive Learning at University of Central Florida Thomas Cavanagh, Ph.D. Associate Vice President, Distributed Learning

  2. 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

  3. Online Learning at UCF • 16 undergraduate degrees • 24 graduate degrees • 30 graduate certificates • Various undergraduate certificates & minors

  4. 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)

  5. 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)

  6. 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

  7. Student Experience

  8. Types • Integrated content • Content “agnostic”

  9. 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

  10. Fall 2014 Pilot • General Psychology (125 students) • Nursing: Pathology (40 students)

  11. Fall 2014 Pilot

  12. In Development • Math • 4course 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

  13. Opportunities to Impact Student Success

  14. Adaptive Learning at the University of Central Florida

  15. 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

  16. Questions? • Contact: • Thomas Cavanagh, Ph.D. • Associate Vice President, Distributed Learning • University of Central Florida • 407-823-4913 • cavanagh@ucf.edu • @tbcavanagh

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