Handbook of Personalized Learning

“This comprehensive guide offers critical insight for those designing and implementing educational technologies that support personalized learning. Drawing from cognitive, motivational, and sociocultural research, it presents clear frameworks for integrating learner characteristics, such as interests, prior knowledge, and self-beliefs into adaptive systems. The content bridges theory and application, illustrating how data-informed personalization can shape responsive, inclusive, and effective learning experiences across diverse educational settings. It is a vital resource for anyone developing technology that seeks to align learning design with the individuality of each learner.” — Helen Crompton, Executive Director of the Research Institute for Digital Innovation in Learning at ODUGlobal, Professor of Instructional Technology, and Director of the Virtual Reality Lab at Old Dominion University, USA “The Handbook of Personalized Learning is the compass education has been waiting for—deeply rooted in theory, expansive in its practical vision, and unapologetically forward-looking. It doesn’t just trace the arc of personalized learning—it bends it toward equity, relevance, and innovation. With insights from some of the sharpest minds in the field, this book offers a blueprint for designing learning environments where every learner’s individuality is the starting point, not an afterthought. It is a must-read for anyone serious about making learning more human in an age of intelligent systems."" — James D. Basham, Professor in the Department of Special Education at the University of Kansas, USA