Adaptive learning in bionics: transforming science education
IntroductionAdaptive learning platforms offer innovative teaching approaches by tailoring educational content to individual learner’s needs, abilities, and paces.MethodsThis study investigates the effects of an adaptive digital learning platform on user experience, motivation, and learning outcomes...
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| description | IntroductionAdaptive learning platforms offer innovative teaching approaches by tailoring educational content to individual learner’s needs, abilities, and paces.MethodsThis study investigates the effects of an adaptive digital learning platform on user experience, motivation, and learning outcomes among 56 sixth-grade students from two German grammar schools. Students completed three bionics-focused modules— “polar bear”, “heat transfer”, and “temperature and heat”—integrated into science lessons. Data from questionnaires and performance tests assessed prior knowledge, learning success, cognitive activation, and situational interest.ResultsThe findings indicate that 98% of students found digital media motivating, with 81% favoring a hybrid mix of traditional and digital teaching methods. Positive emotional responses were reported by 62% of participants, though 38% experienced uncertainty. The “polar bear” module achieved the highest learning gain (+41%), followed by “heat transfer” (+23%) and “temperature and heat” (+13%) module.DiscussionThese results suggest that adaptive digital learning platforms can enhance learning outcomes and cognitive engagement, particularly when the content aligns with student interests and needs. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-5647f5bee4384494b9e28ef4bc0acb502025-02-05T11:13:33ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Education2504-284X2025-02-011010.3389/feduc.2025.14270831427083Adaptive learning in bionics: transforming science educationNadine HonkeSebastian Becker-GenschowIntroductionAdaptive learning platforms offer innovative teaching approaches by tailoring educational content to individual learner’s needs, abilities, and paces.MethodsThis study investigates the effects of an adaptive digital learning platform on user experience, motivation, and learning outcomes among 56 sixth-grade students from two German grammar schools. Students completed three bionics-focused modules— “polar bear”, “heat transfer”, and “temperature and heat”—integrated into science lessons. Data from questionnaires and performance tests assessed prior knowledge, learning success, cognitive activation, and situational interest.ResultsThe findings indicate that 98% of students found digital media motivating, with 81% favoring a hybrid mix of traditional and digital teaching methods. Positive emotional responses were reported by 62% of participants, though 38% experienced uncertainty. The “polar bear” module achieved the highest learning gain (+41%), followed by “heat transfer” (+23%) and “temperature and heat” (+13%) module.DiscussionThese results suggest that adaptive digital learning platforms can enhance learning outcomes and cognitive engagement, particularly when the content aligns with student interests and needs.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/feduc.2025.1427083/fulladaptive learningintelligent tutoring systemsscience educationbionicssituational interestmotivation |
| spellingShingle | Nadine Honke Sebastian Becker-Genschow Adaptive learning in bionics: transforming science education Frontiers in Education adaptive learning intelligent tutoring systems science education bionics situational interest motivation |
| title | Adaptive learning in bionics: transforming science education |
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| title_short | Adaptive learning in bionics: transforming science education |
| title_sort | adaptive learning in bionics transforming science education |
| topic | adaptive learning intelligent tutoring systems science education bionics situational interest motivation |
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