Adaptive Learning Using Moodle And Handheld Devices

Today, handheld devices in addition to efficiently perform the function for which they were created are also facilitators of all kinds of content through its integrated internet connectivity. The user can access and play multimedia information (pictures, videos, music, podcast, ...), read news, ... and complete educational activities. Regarding the role of learning facilitator, the challenge is to ensure that the mobile device is capable presenting the learning materials in terms of certain characteristics of the connected user. Our proposal is focused on the integration of an adaptive learning architecture into the learning management platform Moodle, application which is conveniently enhanced by the incorporation of mobile devices to the adaptive platform by providing mobile access to Moodle. Presents educational tasks to the client by means of interactive multimedia Flash activities which make possible both educational content adaptation according to a particular learner model and presentation adaptation of this content to any handheld device capabilities. Moreover, navigation adaptation will be supported in Moodle 2.0 with Conditional Activities. The idea behind conditional activities is that each resource/activity created by a teacher could have a set of criteria built into it in order to outline when and how it should be displayed.