Martinez (2001) has documented some key
design considerations for personalized learning on the web. Martinez makes
the following suggestions:
“For transforming learners, design environments that are sophisticated,
discovery-oriented, mentoring environments where learners who want to
be assertive, challenged by complex problem solving situations, and able
to self-manage learning and self-monitor progress can attain higher standard,
long-term goals.
For performing learners, design environments that are project- or task-oriented,
energizing, competitive, interactive (hands on) environments, which use
coaching, practice, and feedback to encourage self-motivation, holistic
thinking, problem solving, self-monitoring progress, and task sequencing,
while minimizing the need for extra effort and difficult standards.
For conforming learners, design environments that are simple, scaffolded,
structured, non-risk environments that use explicit, careful guidance.
They should help individuals learn comfortably in an easy, step-wise fashion.
These environments should also encourage learners to take assertive, challenging
steps towards more independent, self-motivated achievement.”