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Roadmap to Adaptive Learning in the Wake of COVID-19

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By GetMagicBox.com
Community contribution / April 23, 2021

For years researchers have spoken about the importance of a data-driven and non-linear approach, in some cases, to educational instruction and remediation. Otherwise known as adaptive learning, the benefits of this approach are endless. It allows for personalized learning pathways for students, leading to greater student engagement and positive academic outcomes.

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