A framework for adaptive learning management systems using learning styles

Abstract

Learning management systems (LMSs) are becoming increasingly popular in many educational establishments such as universities. However, they provide the same content for all learners in a given course. Educational theory suggests that learners possess different styles of learning. In this study, we propose a framework for adaptive LMSs that can tailor course content to the learning style of the individual learners. The Felder-Silverman learning styles model was used as the basis for our system implementation. Further, we present initial findings of application of the framework to a course conducted in Moodle LMS. © 2013 IEEE.