The breakthrough in generative artificial intelligence (AI) has unlocked new possibilities for higher education. There are many studies on educational chatbots in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; however, studies on designing and leveraging chatbots in a multidisciplinary field like project management have been…

This brief is one in a series aimed at providing K-12 education decision-makers and advocates with an evidence base to ground discussions about how to best serve students during and following the novel coronavirus pandemic. It begins with an at-a-glance view of an effective voluntary academic summer learning program structure (duration, class…

This study examined the anticipated overall teacher shortage, and the specific reasons why novice special education teachers leave the profession within three to five years. A review of the literature suggested that a 2.5 million teacher shortfall is expected; however, special education teachers leave their teaching assignments two and one-half…

School districts are spending millions on tutoring outside regular school day hours for economically and academically disadvantaged students in need of extra academic assistance. Under No Child Left Behind (NCLB), parents of children in persistently low-performing schools were allowed to choose their child's tutoring provider, and together with…

The learner-centered paradigm of instruction differs in such fundamental ways from the teacher-centered paradigm that it requires technology to serve very different functions. In 2006, a research team at Indiana University began to work on identifying those functions and published their results in 2008. Subsequently, the team elaborated and…

Described are the efforts of Research for Better Schools, a regional laboratory, to prepare teachers and administrators to use an individualized instructional system. (LS)

The bibliography contains entries for approximately 150 books, articles (one in French), symposia, monographs, ERIC documents, reports, handbooks, manuals, dissertations, and unpublished papers dealing with the implementation and management of individualized and personalized educational programs. Most of the works listed were published since 1971;…

This is a report on Phase I of a two-phase project identifying the requirements of administrators, teachers, and school board members for implementing an individualized instruction program, identifying such programs in the United States, and selecting 48 for site visits. A preliminary questionnaire was administered to 21 Oregon public school…

A growing concern for individualized instruction has made educators aware that all students need access to a wide range of media outside of the typical classroom or traditional library. For those desiring to develop appropriate facilities to fill this need, this bibliography stresses ideas that will enhance the planning, organization, and…

A growing concern for individualized instruction has made educators aware that all students need access to a wide range of media outside of the typical classroom or traditional library. For those desiring to develop appropriate facilities to fill this need, this bibliography stresses ideas that will enhance the planning, organization, and…

A multimedia course in economic analysis was developed and used in conjunction with the United States Naval Academy (See ED 043 790 and ED 043 791 for the final reports of the project evaluation and development model.) This document is the course administrator's manual. It provides detailed instructions on the administrator's functions and serves…

This report investigates the concept of individualized education both from a descriptive view of its general features and purposes and from an analytical view of specific components in such systems, identifying the component steps necessary for planning and implementing individualization. Chapter one deals with the importance of individualized…

Presents a four step program for implementing individualized instruction. (Author/RK)

Presented in the guise of a hypothetical school board meeting, this information is intended to summarize the elements of competency based education (CBE) in a way that is easy to read and will increase understanding of its potential for improving education. It is aimed at state departments of education, school districts, and schools. Organized as…

This document describes a practical method for implementing individualized instruction in the secondary school. The first section of the document distinguishes between mistaken notions and fears concerning individualized instruction and the characteristics of a true individualized instruction program. Part 2 describes the author's experience with…