The document summarizes research conducted by the NKI Internet College, a leading provider of online distance education in Norway. NKI has 40 years of experience in distance education research and has explored topics like dropout rates, effects of different teaching techniques, and personalizing instruction at scale. The document outlines NKI's four generations of online learning systems and innovations. It also discusses adapting learning materials to individual students' needs, though current materials are not individually customized. The AM-Learning project's focus on automatic individualization of learning messages based on language ability aligns with NKI's research goals.

1. The NKI Internet College Based on 40 Years of Research in Distance Education – Relevance for the FIRB AM-Learning Project FIRB AM-Learning seminar April 16th 2010 Torstein Rekkedal Professor Norwegian School of Information Technology Director of Research and Development at NKI, Norway

6. Research activities at NKI

14. Online learning systems integration

18. Students’ attitudes 2010 29 23 43 3 2 Individual flexibility much more important than possibilities for cooperation Similar imortance Possibilities for cooperation is much more important than individual flexibility

19. Online and correspondence students Online access available for the remaining correspondence students in July 2009

20. Cooperative online education