Exploring nuances: personalized and adaptive learning in digital Education

Abstract

The adaptation of digital learning environments and the personalization of learning are goals that are present in several educational models and technologies; this is reflected in the fact that the terms “personalized learning”, “adaptive learning” and “adaptative learning” are popular in the specialized literature. However, it is common for these terms to be used interchangeably. In this work, a review of the use of the three expressions is carried out, as well as of educational models and learning environments based on the adaptation of educational content, navigation and learning routes, interfaces and feedback. A new educational paradigm is identified that strengthens student-centered models that, together with the adaptability offered by advanced technologies, promote schemes for the personalization of learning.