August 12, 2025 — Manila. Makarius Smart Learning met with the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs (EVPAA) of Mapúa University and key stakeholders to present PathBuilder and discuss ongoing pilot testing opportunities across select programs. The conversation centered on commercialization pathways and how PathBuilder can power personalized, AI-driven adaptive learning at scale in higher education.
Discussion highlights
- Pilot expansion: Review of active pilot parameters (courses, outcomes, metrics) and options to extend trials to additional departments.
- Adaptive learning design: Demonstration of PathBuilder’s ability to surface mastery signals, recommend next-step activities, and personalize pacing—while keeping faculty judgment at the center.
- Commercial and operational models: Scenarios for campus-wide licensing, phased rollouts, and faculty enablement to ensure sustainable adoption.
- Data ethics & governance: Guardrails for privacy, transparency, and academic integrity in AI-assisted teaching and assessment.
Why it matters
The engagement marks a key step toward strategic partnerships that can scale PathBuilder’s adoption, tying measurable learning gains to viable campus deployment models.
About PathBuilder
PathBuilder aligns course and program outcomes with tasks, rubrics, and analytics—enabling adaptive pathways, faster formative feedback, and earlier interventions for at-risk learners.
Next steps
- Map alignment of pilot KPIs (feedback turnaround, early engagement, mastery on target outcomes).
- Draft commercialization options for phased implementation and faculty training.
- Schedule a follow-up demo focused on adaptive sequencing and advising workflows.
Institutions exploring adaptive learning and responsible AI in the classroom can connect with us at msmartlearning.com.
