Personalized Learning is Key to Meeting Students' Needs in Continuing Education - Jeffrey S. Russell, Evolllution

In this approach, instructors acknowledge that each student begins a course with different knowledge, skills and abilities. From various starting points, they can attain their educational goals by becoming active collaborators in the learning process. Interactive technology allows them to assess themselves, track their progress, and determine their next steps based on relevant data. Higher education has experimented with this innovative method, but one-size-fits-all courses remain the dominant model for residential-based learning. For adult students seeking to continue their education, I would like to see more faculty explore personalized learning to help prepare them for a wide range of challenges in the workplace. Our experience at the University of Wisconsin-Madison shows that they can learn better and faster in this setting, as long as instructors structure the course to meet their needs and provide the essential feedback. https://evolllution.com/attracting-students/todays_learner/personalized-learning-is-key-to-meeting-students-needs-in-continuing-education/