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Learning Engineering / System

Adaptive instructional system

Definition

A learning system that changes content, sequencing, support, feedback, or difficulty in response to evidence about a learner or context.

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Editorial explanation

Adaptivity can make instruction more responsive, but it also increases the need for reliable data, transparent rules, and careful evaluation.

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