Personalized Adaptive Learning Systems: From Simple Facts to Complex Materials
Adaptive learning systems like MemoryLab have changed the way we learn, by tailoring digital learning sessions to the needs of individual learners. To date, such systems have been particularly helpful in memorizing vocabulary and factual knowledge. In a recent collaboration with Hogeschooltaal, a publisher of language learning materials for applied university education in the Netherlands, […]
Building TafelTrainer #4: Evaluating learner performance in the Multiplication Trainer
In the previous blog posts, we gave an insight in the process of designing and developing the Multiplication Trainer, a multiplication app that can help learners to automatise multiplications through repeated retrieval practice. As part of the design and implementation process, we conducted a pilot to test the system in over 500 primary school students. […]
Flashcard Fundamentals #2: Designing the most Effective Cues and Answer Options for Retrieval Practice
Thomas Wilschut and Myrthe Braam Retrieval practice is generally seen as one of the best learning methods: testing yourself is amongst the most effective ways to learn. In this blogpost series, we present a guide to making the best content for retrieval practice. In our last post, we discussed that retrieval works well for both […]
Vocal Vantage: Is Automatic Speech Technology Changing Education?
Today, talking to your computer is no longer reserved for science fiction movies or imaginary friends. The development of deep learning technologies and the fast increase of computation power has paved the way for the emergence of a technology that allows human speech to be processed into a written format by a computer in real […]
