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Adaptive Learning

Knewton Alta

AI-driven adaptive learning platform that personalizes education for every student

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Category
Software
Ideal For
Higher Education Institutions
Deployment
Cloud
Integrations
None+ Apps
Security
Data encryption, role-based access controls, FERPA compliance
API Access
Yes - for institutional integration and data exchange

About Knewton Alta

Knewton Alta is a cloud-based adaptive learning platform that leverages artificial intelligence and advanced data analytics to deliver personalized educational experiences in higher education. The platform dynamically adjusts content difficulty, pacing, and instructional strategies based on real-time student performance data, enabling institutions to improve learning outcomes across challenging subjects including mathematics, chemistry, biology, and economics. Alta's intelligent engine identifies knowledge gaps, recommends targeted interventions, and provides educators with actionable insights into student progress. By combining adaptive algorithms with comprehensive course content libraries, the platform reduces time-to-competency and improves retention rates. When deployed through AiDOOS, institutions gain enhanced governance capabilities, seamless integration with existing learning management systems, and optimized scalability to support diverse student populations. AiDOOS facilitates rapid implementation, ongoing optimization of learning pathways, and centralized analytics oversight, enabling educational institutions to maximize pedagogical effectiveness while minimizing deployment complexity and operational overhead.

Challenges It Solves

  • Students struggle with varying competency levels in complex subjects, requiring one-size-fits-all instruction
  • Educators lack real-time visibility into individual knowledge gaps and learning obstacles
  • High failure and remediation rates in foundational courses like mathematics and chemistry
  • Limited ability to optimize content delivery based on individual learning preferences and pacing
  • Difficulty personalizing instruction at scale across large student populations

Proven Results

28
Improvement in course completion rates
35
Increase in student confidence and engagement
42
Reduction in time spent on content mastery

Key Features

Core capabilities at a glance

Adaptive Learning Pathways

Intelligent content sequencing tailored to individual student needs

Students progress through customized learning sequences optimized for their performance level

Real-Time Analytics Dashboard

Actionable insights into student progress and learning patterns

Educators identify at-risk students within 48 hours of knowledge gap emergence

AI-Powered Content Recommendations

Intelligent suggestion engine for targeted learning resources

64% increase in self-directed learning and resource utilization

Comprehensive Content Libraries

Expertly-designed course materials for STEM and economics subjects

Coverage of 2000+ learning concepts with multimedia instructional resources

Assessment and Feedback Engine

Continuous evaluation with personalized corrective feedback

Students receive immediate, targeted guidance on misconceptions and areas for improvement

Learning Analytics & Reporting

Institutional-level insights on pedagogical effectiveness

Data-driven decision making for curriculum optimization and resource allocation

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Real-World Use Cases

See how organizations drive results

Remedial Mathematics Instruction
Community colleges use Knewton Alta to provide personalized remediation in developmental mathematics, reducing placement test failures and accelerating progression to credit-bearing courses.
38
Faster advancement through remedial sequences
Large Lecture Course Support
Universities leverage adaptive learning to supplement large introductory STEM courses, providing individualized support and reducing resource strain on instructors and tutoring centers.
31
Reduction in instructor grading and tutoring burden
Online and Hybrid Program Delivery
Distance learning programs use Alta's adaptive engine to replicate personalized instruction at scale, ensuring remote students receive equivalent support as campus-based cohorts.
45
Improved engagement and retention in online courses
Competency-Based Education Programs
Institutions offering competency-based pathways use Knewton Alta to enable students to progress based on demonstrated mastery rather than time-based requirements.
52
Accelerated time-to-degree completion

Integrations

Seamlessly connect with your tech ecosystem

C

Canvas LMS

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Seamless integration with Canvas learning management system for roster synchronization and grade passback

B

Blackboard Learn

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Native integration enabling embedded Alta courses and unified student login experience

B

Brightspace D2L

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Integration for content embedding, roster management, and analytics synchronization

M

Moodle

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LTI-based integration allowing Knewton Alta content embedding within Moodle environments

D

Desire2Learn

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Course integration and SSO authentication for unified institutional learning ecosystems

B

Banner Student Information System

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Integration for automated student enrollment and institutional data synchronization

Implementation with AiDOOS

Outcome-based delivery with expert support

Outcome-Based

Pay for results, not hours

Milestone-Driven

Clear deliverables at each phase

Expert Network

Access to certified specialists

Implementation Timeline

1
Discover
Requirements & assessment
2
Integrate
Setup & data migration
3
Validate
Testing & security audit
4
Rollout
Deployment & training
5
Optimize
Performance tuning

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Customization Good Good Excellent Good
Ease of Use Excellent Good Excellent Excellent
Enterprise Features Excellent Excellent Good Good
Pricing Fair Fair Good Fair
Integration Ecosystem Good Good Good Good
Mobile Experience Good Good Good Good
AI & Analytics Excellent Excellent Fair Good
Quick Setup Good Good Excellent Excellent

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Frequently Asked Questions

What subjects does Knewton Alta cover?
Knewton Alta specializes in STEM disciplines including mathematics (developmental through calculus), chemistry, biology, and economics. Content is designed for higher education and includes 2000+ learning concepts across these subjects.
How does Knewton Alta personalize learning?
The platform uses AI algorithms to analyze student performance on assessments and activities, dynamically adjusting content difficulty, pacing, and instructional approach. It identifies knowledge gaps and recommends targeted resources to optimize learning paths.
Is Knewton Alta compatible with our LMS?
Knewton Alta integrates with major learning management systems including Canvas, Blackboard, Brightspace, and Moodle through LTI and API connections. AiDOOS can facilitate seamless integration planning and deployment with your institutional systems.
What analytics and reporting capabilities does Alta provide?
The platform delivers real-time dashboards showing individual student progress, learning pattern analytics, course-level performance metrics, and institutional-level insights. Educators can identify at-risk students and measure pedagogical effectiveness.
Can instructors customize course content in Knewton Alta?
Instructors can configure learning pathways, select relevant content modules, establish performance thresholds, and customize assessments. AiDOOS supports custom implementation consulting to optimize configurations for your specific institutional needs.
How is student data protected in Knewton Alta?
The platform ensures FERPA compliance, implements AES-256 encryption for data security, enforces role-based access controls, and supports institutional SSO authentication. Regular security audits verify platform integrity and data protection measures.