Limitations and Considerations
Adaptive learning vendors promise a highly individualized learning experience for its users, all based on machine learning and the (ubiquitous) collection of student data along the way to inform a user's learning paths. Inquiring minds and investors want to know: It sounds promising in theory, but does it really work? This section will explore some of the limitations of adaptive learning technologies, and considerations for potential investors.
Adaptive Learning Ventures
Industry Buzz Words
The word clouds in the quiz below were generated using text from the websites of our four adaptive learning technology companies. Based on each cloud shown and what you now know about the companies, choose the company you feel is best reflected in the words. What words are more prominent?
Potential Barrier to Adoption of Adaptive Learning Technologies
Watch the video. Do you agree with their thoughts on adaptive technology vendors?
As potential investors in the adaptive learning industry, Susan, Jeremiah and Anthony may have concerns about the limitations of these technologies from their own experiences and expectations:
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Susan
Social Entrepreneur
Susan is particularly concerned about student data privacy when investing in learning technologies.
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Jeremiah
Venture Capitalist
Jeremiah considers the barriers to widespread adoption of adaptive learning technologies worrisome, and the techno-babble jargon often attached to it as well.
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Anthony
Tech Entrepreneur
Anthony is concerned about the costs of research and development in the adaptive technologies world.