Home » Teach Online » Personalized Adaptive Learning » PAL Faculty Spotlight PAL Faculty Spotlight Interested in how your fellow colleagues have incorporated personalized adaptive learning in teaching? View the featured spotlights for some examples PAL projects. PAL SpotlightsFaculty Spotlight – Amanda GroffJune 8, 2020In the Fall of 2018, as part of the Course Redesign Initiative, I collaborated with Jessica Tojo to incorporate adaptive learning into my online ANT 2511 Human Species course (which can have anywhere from 250-600 online students). Over the years, I have noticed a slump in exam averages in this particular class. As such, we … Continue reading "Faculty Spotlight – Amanda Groff"Read More »Faculty Spotlight – Rachid Ait Maalem LahcenMay 14, 2020In Spring 2016, I had the opportunity to lead the redesign of college algebra (MAC 1105C), a General Education Program course, and soon after intermediate algebra (MAT 1033C). I implemented a version of Personalized Adaptive Learning (PAL) that depends on the use of an adaptive learning system, Learning Management System, and Personalized Student Instruction (PSI).Read More »Faculty Spotlight – Kacie TarttMay 7, 2020In fall 2018 my colleague, Anne Prucha, and I had the privilege of redesigning our SPN1121C & SPN1121C online Elementary Spanish Language & Civilization courses incorporating Personalized Adaptive Learning as part of the Pegasus iLab Course Redesign Initiative (CRI). The redesigned courses piloted in spring and fall 2019 and continue this semester, spring 2020. Describe the impact … Continue reading "Faculty Spotlight – Kacie Tartt"Read More »Faculty Spotlight – Amy GregoryApril 27, 2020I teach upper level coursework that builds on foundational terminology, concepts and applications that are consistent among seven different lodging-related courses that form the Lodging Specialization/Certification at UCF RCHM. Despite how good, interested or motivated students are, they often need reminders or re-teaching of previous concepts since time between courses often results in various degrees … Continue reading "Faculty Spotlight – Amy Gregory"Read More »Faculty Spotlight – Anne PruchaApril 27, 2020In fall 2018 I worked with my colleague Kacie Tartt to redesign SPN1121C & SPN1121C online Elementary Spanish Language & Civilization course sequence incorporating Personalized Adaptive Learning as part of the Pegasus iLab Course Redesign Initiative (CRI). The redesigned courses piloted in spring and fall 2019 and continue in spring 2020.Read More » Other Notable PAL Projects and Faculty Pamela Thomas, Department of Biology “After instructor Pam Thomas redesigned her 1,000-plus student biology course, DFW rates fell to 10% and average test grades rose to a B.” Read more: An Intelligent Approach to Blended Learning in Intro Biology. Tammy Muhs, Department of Mathematics “Dr. Tammy Muhs is leveraging personalized learning to improve student engagement and success rates in critical early math courses.” Read more: Driving Success with Differentiated Learning in Gateway Math Classes Read Melinda Gates’ 2018 post: Want to help students graduate? Make it personal