By spring of this year, McGraw-Hill will be offering a smart textbook e-reader that actually adapts to students' learning patterns. Instead of a textbook that simply houses information about a given topic, this smart textbook e-reader actually prompts students with questions about the content as they read.
Based on the answers provided to these questions, the e-reader can then identify weaknesses in the student's comprehension of the material and know which areas to reinforce and which information has been digested enough already.
The system will be available for over 90 course areas and cost $20. The smart textbook won't just be about text though. As the system identifies areas of weakness in the student, it will also present images and videos to help communicate the content.
Adaptive Education-Specific E-Books
McGraw-Hill Creates Smart Textbook Finding Student Weaknesses
Trend Themes
1. Adaptive Education-specific E-books - The trend of adaptive education-specific e-books presents an opportunity for publishers to create interactive and personalized learning experiences for students.
2. Smart Textbook Readers - The trend of smart textbook readers opens up possibilities for developers to create educational tools that analyze students' comprehension and provide targeted support for their weaknesses.
3. Personalized Learning Technologies - The trend of personalized learning technologies enables educators to deliver tailored content and assessments that cater to each student's individual needs and learning pace.
Industry Implications
1. Publishing - The publishing industry can leverage adaptive education-specific e-books to create new revenue streams and transform traditional textbooks into interactive, engaging resources.
2. Edtech - The EdTech industry has the opportunity to develop smart textbook readers to enhance learning experiences and provide real-time insights for educators to personalize instruction.
3. E-learning - The e-learning industry can utilize personalized learning technologies to revolutionize online education by providing customized content and adaptive assessments for learners.