LAES: An adaptive education system based on learners' learning styles

Abstract

Adaptive education systems are considered one of the most interesting research issues in technology-based learning strategies. Since learners have different needs, abilities and learning preferences, we should fit the curriculum and teaching strategies to these different learning styles. This article investigates the impact of using LAES (Libyan Adaptive Education System) on the performance of learners. An ALSI (Arabic Learning Style Instrument) was integrated into the LAES system to consider learner preferences. Results obtained by the learners in the ALSI instrument were used to initialize their profiles. And then, an experimental study was conducted to investigate the impact of LAES system on the performance of learners. The results reveal the students who have learnt using LAES system were better than others who have learnt without the LAES in terms of the knowledge gained.