Adaptivity and Student Performance Implications in the College Classroom

September 19, 2011 - 1:19pm | by Chinkley
Presenter(s)
Ken Goldstein (Knewton, US)
Session Information
November 9, 2011 - 1:30pm
Session Type: 
Vendor Showcase
Location: 
Europe 11
Session Duration: 
35 Minutes
Concurrent Session: 
3
Virtual Session
Abstract

Knewton has developed the world’s first Adaptive Learning Platform™, which customizes educational content to create a uniquely personalized learning path for every student.


 

Extended Abstract

Knewton, the world leader in adaptive learning technology, has partnered with some of the largest institutions in the country to deploy customized, continuously adaptive instructional programs designed to improve success rates across the spectrum of higher ed course offerings. The Knewton adaptivity engine’s concept-level data mining and real-time updating is a quantum leap in educational technology, providing each student with a uniquely personalized, progressively adaptive learning path to achieve proficiency in the core concepts needed for subject mastery. Learn more about how Knewton can help transform the student experience at your institution.

Lead Presenter

Ken Goldstein, Knewton’s Vice President of Sales, comes to Knewton with over 15 years of sales and sales leadership experience in the education technology field. He led high performing sales teams in the eLearning space for the last decade at Blackboard, and prior to that at eCollege. Prior to joining Knewton he was the Vice President and Head of Global Sales at eSchool Solutions. Ken has a proven background in sales, sales management, coaching, complex solution selling, and account management for advanced learning technologies. Some of the notable projects that he has worked on over the years include the K-20 eLearning platform implementation for the state of New Mexico; many large, statewide virtual school initiatives including Illinois, Kentucky, Idaho, Michigan, and Texas; as well as large scale eLearning projects for many of the leading universities and school districts across the U.S. Ken received a dual bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Journalism from the University of Colorado-Boulder and a Master's degree in Organizational Management and Development from the University of Colorado-Denver.

Presenter 1 Email: 
ken@knewton.com