Cognitive-Adaptive Instructional Systems for Special Needs Learners

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Author(s): Bruce J. Diamond (William Paterson University, USA), Bruce J. Diamond (William Paterson University, USA), Gregory M. Shreve (Kent State University, USA)and Gregory M. Shreve (Kent State University, USA)
Copyright: 2011
Pages: 20
Source title: Instructional Design: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60960-503-2.ch505

Keywords: Education / Educational Technologies / Information Science Reference / Instructional Design

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This chapter provides a perspective on the problems, challenges, and unique opportunities faced by instructors and designers of information technology in helping students who are differently-abled learn more effectively in online environments. The proposed solution is provided in the form of a cognitive-adaptive instructional system. This system provides menu-driven adaptive options or online assessments that evaluate a student’s cognitive and sensory needs. These needs are translated into cognitive-sensory profiles which are in turn linked to compensatory and remedial actions. These actions render content automatically and dynamically in ways that provide adaptations that compensate for a student’s special needs while complementing their strengths.

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