Adaptive learning uses computers to provide personalized learning pathways for students. This project explores the use of an adaptive learning module implemented in a sophomore level course for civil engineering technology and construction management students with an instructional focus on “Pumps.” The research goal of this case study is to examine student learning and behavioral engagement when an adaptive learning module is introduced. The adaptive learning module was designed to engage students in personalized instruction and was used as a supplement to the instructor’s in-class lectures on the topic. The researchers gathered and analyzed 42 students’ learning data on learning, performance, and user pathways on the adaptive learning platform Smart Sparrow. In total, 81% of students demonstrated mastery across all modules by successfully answering all assessment questions. Furthermore, 65% interacted with at least one adaptive learning module due to assessment, and 24% had more than one interaction, suggesting students were able to efficiently resolve uncertainty within the lesson. Additionally, correct responses for students viewing adaptive content were associated with increased time spent reviewing adaptive content, demonstrating the usefulness of an adaptive learning program. Student responses to a follow-up survey reflect an overall positive experience and also highlight opportunities to improve the module in future iterations.

自适应学习使用计算机为学生提供个性化的学习途径。该项目探讨了针对土木工程技术和建筑管理专业学生的二年级课程中实施的自适应学习模块的使用，其教学重点是“泵”。本案例研究的研究目标是在引入自适应学习模块时检查学生的学习和行为投入。自适应学习模块旨在让学生参与个性化教学，并用作教师关于该主题的课堂授课的补充。研究人员在自适应学习平台Smart Sparrow上收集并分析了42名学生的学习数据，包括学习，性能和用户途径。总共，81％的学生通过成功回答所有评估问题，表现出对所有模块的精通。此外，由于评估，有65％的人与至少一个自适应学习模块进行了互动，而24％的人进行了一次以上的互动，这表明学生能够有效地解决课程中的不确定性。此外，学生观看自适应内容的正确答案与复习自适应内容所花费的时间增加有关，这证明了自适应学习程序的有用性。学生对后续调查的反应不仅反映了总体积极的体验，还强调了在以后的迭代中改进模块的机会。建议学生能够有效解决课程中的不确定性。此外，学生观看自适应内容的正确答案与复习自适应内容所花费的时间增加有关，这证明了自适应学习程序的有用性。学生对后续调查的反应不仅反映了总体积极的体验，还强调了在以后的迭代中改进模块的机会。建议学生能够有效解决课程中的不确定性。此外，学生观看自适应内容的正确答案与复习自适应内容所花费的时间增加有关，这证明了自适应学习程序的有用性。学生对后续调查的反应不仅反映了总体积极的体验，还强调了在以后的迭代中改进模块的机会。