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Towards Designing AI-Enabled Adaptive Learning Systems

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming an important component of the education sector, both in primary education and in higher education. The rapid advancement of computing technologies and big data processing techniques has made it possible to implement AI in education. AI and machine learning techniques are now being used to deliver chatbots like ChatGPT; intelligent tutoring systems; automatic grading systems; and other advanced learning systems like AI Adaptive Learning Systems, in the education sector. These advanced learning systems, AI enabled Adaptive Learning Systems (AI-ALS), is the focus of my doctoral dissertation. AI-ALS are the most advanced generation of adaptive learning systems that use more sophisticated data analytics (learning analytics) and AI to provide just-in-time insights and embed ongoing data collection to improve the quality of adaptive learning. Adaptive learning is the personalization of learning for students in a learning system. Thus, AI-ALS are learning platforms that adapt to the learning strategies of students by modifying the order and difficulty level of learning tasks. Adaptive learning systems, which personalize the learning experience to the needs and abilities of students, are a promising application of artificial intelligence in education. A growing body of research suggests that the use of AI-ALS in educational contexts has the potential to enhance teaching and learning skills as well as human performance. However, the effectiveness of these systems in real-world settings is not yet clear. While the potential and importance of such systems are well documented, the actual implementation status of AI-ALS and other AI-based learning systems in real-life teaching and learning settings is low and not fully understood. Also, the research on AI-ALS lacks insights and codification of its design and development knowledge. In addition, misuse of AI due to algorithm biases and lack of governance could also exacerbate inequalities in our educational institutions.