Adapt Courseware Joins Academic Innovators at Sloan-C ET4OL to Explore Competency-Based, Adaptive Learning
Las Vegas, NV and Dallas, TX (PRWEB) April 08, 2014 -- Adapt Courseware, the provider of comprehensive adaptive multimedia that individualizes each student’s learning experience, is presenting its research findings on the effectiveness of competency-based, adaptive multimedia at the Sloan-C Emerging Technologies for Online Learning (ET4OL) event, which kicks off tomorrow in Dallas. ET4OL draws an impressive crowd of higher education administrators and faculty, instructional technology professionals, and instructional designers from around the world who are focused improving teaching and learning online.
"This event gives educators an opportunity to see and experience innovative technology in action - Sloan-C does a terrific job facilitating an environment that is focused on learning and practical applications," said Hank Bowman, Chief Marketing Officer of Adapt Courseware. "Competency-based, adaptive multimedia is indeed an emerging practice that is changing the way faculty teach and students learn. We are excited to be an integral part of this conversation and this evolution in online learning."
Bowman will discuss Adapt Courseware's published research, which demonstrates how adaptive multimedia delivered through a competency-based education model increases student engagement, motivation, and productivity, producing double-digit gains in completion and retention. He will explore ways that schools can leverage multimedia, interactive, and analytic technologies to support a high quality, highly scalable online learning experience. "Adaptive Multimedia's Proven Impact on Student Retention" takes place on April 10th at 2:30 p.m.
Adapt Courseware is a National Platinum Sponsor of Sloan-C. In addition to its breakout session, Adapt Courseware will also be exhibiting at the conference, as well as hosting a focus group whereby participants will have the opportunity to test drive adaptive multimedia and see first-hand how students engage with dynamic interactives.
ET4OL features workshops and sessions that explore tangible, proven models from educational institutions around the world. The event is being held at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel from April 9th through April 11th.
About Adapt Courseware
Adapt Courseware's adaptive multimedia individualizes the learning experience for each student based on academic abilities and needs. The company offers complete, customizable, adaptive learning resources that combine motivational learning approaches with advanced multimedia techniques to help students achieve mastery learning. With Adapt Courseware, colleges and universities can realize measurable learning outcomes, increased student retention, and higher student satisfaction.
Kristi Emerson, Adapt Courseware, http://www.adaptcourseware.com, +1 303-885-9896, [email protected]
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