Applying Constructivism to Adaptive Learning

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Hi, my name is Ashley, and today's lesson is titled "Applying Constructivism to Adaptive Learning." In today's lesson, we will recap the theory of constructivism, we will see how constructivism supports adaptive learning, and then take a look at best practices and tips for incorporating constructivism and adaptive learning.

The theory of constructivism demonstrates how learning is an active, productive process that involves the building up of knowledge. We make sense of new information that is given through assimilation, or in other words, knowledge from what we absorb around us. We adjust what we know as a result of recent learning opportunities.

Constructivism and adaptive learning are aligned in that they both support the use of individualized learning. Technology is used to present learning that is personalized for students through computer programs and videos and simulations. This is used to address individual strengths and weaknesses.

It also gives access to current information, allowing students to develop their own ideas and apply what they have learned. The adaptive learning technologies that are used ensure that students are able to build on their knowledge and construct new meaning of understandings.

What are best practices and tips for incorporating constructivism and adaptive learning? Readiness is key. Instruction should focus on information at the student's current level of performance to ensure that the student is willing and able to learn. Spiral organization involves the structure of information so that it can easily be grasped by the student. The information also must go beyond what is given. Instructions should be designed to facilitate extrapolation, or fill in the gaps.

In today's lesson, we recap the theory of constructivism. Constructivism is the theory that learning is an active and productive process. Constructivism supports adaptive learning, and that it involves individualized learning with the use of adaptive learning technologies that helps build on student knowledge.

Best practices and tips for incorporating constructivism and adaptive learning is one, readiness, so that we can make sure that information is being given at the current level of the student, spiral organization involves the structure of the information, and going beyond what is given. We have to go a little deeper and fill in the gaps of what students do not know.

Consider how you can combine the use of adaptive learning technologies and the theory of constructivism in your classroom. To dive a little deeper and learn how to apply this information, be sure to check out the additional resources section associated with this video. This is where you'll find links targeted toward helping you discover more ways to apply this course material.