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April 25, 2024
In 2020, the education system underwent a major transformation. The landscape was shaping gradually, but the sudden advent of COVID-19 acted as a catalyst for digital transformation. Ed-tech was not widely accepted and people were not fluent with the tools. The instructors are constantly facing a battle to stay relevant amidst these trying times. They have to be up-to-date with the latest technology, the teaching trends, and alongside implement these tools to improve the learning experience. But we are forgetting that these instructors are humans too who can face a lack of time, colleague and student support, and minimal resources.
Education is the most important pillar shaping the future of the country. Adapting the digital tools to enhance learning can prove beneficial for both instructors and students. Knewton is familiar with the challenges and how they can be obstacles in between learning. With a mission to make education impactful, accessible, and affordable, the ed-tech company was established in 2008. Sensing the challenges and lack of digital tool knowledge, Knewton built the courseware that was aimed to overcome many of these common challenges the instructors face—especially in the current situation.
Knewton is an award-winning ed-tech platform, which has been successful in putting achievements within reach for all learners by leveraging adaptive technologies and products that deliver personalized and lasting learning experiences. It has dedicated training support, goal-focused activities built directly inside the courses, and a studio that allows the students to collaborate with instructors anytime, anywhere. Over the years, Knewton has been adopted equally by educators, schools and universities, and even education companies worldwide. Nearly, 14 million students around the world have used Knewton-powered courses to date.
The company introduced Knewton Alta—mastery-based, adaptive courseware that puts achievement within reach for all students and helps them accomplish the goals they never thought possible.
“We think of it like a robot tutor in the sky that can semi-read your mind and figure out what your strengths and weaknesses are, down to the percentile,” said Jose Ferreira, former CEO and founder of ed-tech company Knewton. In 2019, Knewton was acquired by John Wiley and Sons with a mission to continually develop the platform and provide the best education.
Knewton Alta has been popular courseware since it was launched. This adaptive courseware for higher education is affordable i.e. $44 per course. Moreover, Alta delivers affordable and impactful teaching and learning experience that combines Knewton’s adaptive learning technology with high-quality openly available content. Apart from this, the technology, content, and user experience are WCAG 2.0 AA-level ADA compliant.
Alta is designed to help students achieve mastery. Each assignment in Alta is connected to learning objectives designed by the instructor for their course. After completing an assignment successfully, the students demonstrate mastery of the assignment’s learning objectives. Also if in an instance the student struggles to complete the assignment, the unique adaptive technology of Knewton dynamically diagnoses and remediates the students’ knowledge gaps with instructional content and assessment personalized to help them achieve mastery.
The traditional way of learning where most of the learning is dependent on textbooks has poorly rendered the learning experience. The education of today demands an alternative, which not only provides a better experience but also is affordable for all. Alta is perfectly designed to empower instructors to put achievement within reach while ensuring the learning is affordable, accessible, and advantageous to them in honing mastery.
Knewton’s Alta continuously adapts while the student is completing its assignments. Though the assignment is often similar the path to completing that assignment differs from student to student. This smart learning partner closely identifies and adjusts the knowledge gaps in real-time ensuring that the focus is always on what you learn rather than what you already know.
Moreover, the technology can also identify when the student needs a refresher from an earlier course. The students then might receive text or video content and help them pivot back the attention to completing the assignment and learning the material.
Knewton Alta is a complete course solution that optimizes the way students study and learn while completing their assignments. Alta’s educational content is comprised of instructional text and video, examples, and assessments, all these are organized by learning objective and served up at the precise moment the student needs it. There are several instructors and students alike who have preferred and endorsed Alta learning.
Praising the adaptive technology of Alta, Donna Jean, Associate Professor of Chemistry, Park University, shared her feedback saying, “I chose Alta because it levels the playing field for students. It provides support so that I can engage all students in the classroom. If a student is struggling with mathematical problems, Alta quickly diagnoses that and presents the student with instruction geared towards those knowledge gaps.”
Why Instructors/Teachers are choosing Alta Why Students/Learners are choosing Alta
Help students achieve mastery in your Course Alta delivers results and learning that lasts
Alta is Accessible and User-friendly Alta is mobile-friendly, just like everyday technology for students
Alta is affordable for students (only $39.95 per term, or $9.95 per month) Alta is affordable and features all of the course materials needed to complete most courses
Much like e-learning, adaptive learning also has a fair amount of critics still debating the advantages. However, these critics do agree that adaptive learning holds potential, and with time and the amalgamation of technology, it can significantly transform. This learning methodology has changed the economics of tutoring, and with continuous proliferation, the tech might prove useful for the disadvantaged kids from around the globe who may not have access to personalized learning coaches.
Currently, adaptive learning is gradually transforming and being adopted by many. The ed-tech companies like Knewton are making the most of the technology and revolutionizing the learning landscape. Having sincerely moving towards its mission, with a commitment to a culture of continuous improvement, Knewton’s future is incredibly promising.
