Design of an adaptive learner directed model for e-learning

This paper examines how and to what extent an adaptive system can aid learners to be effectively self-directed and self-regulated for online studies both at domain knowledge level and meta knowledge level in the subject of computer science. We will provide an overview of two learning theories self-regulated learning theory (SRL) and experiential learning theory (ELT), and show how these theories act as an interlaced framework underpinning the adaptive model. In addition, this paper outlines the initial design for the model.