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AI-enabled adaptive learning systems: A systematic mapping of the literature

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Kabudi, Tumaini, Pappas, Ilias, Olsen, Dag Håkon·2021·Computers and Education: Artificial Intelligence

Abstract

Mobile internet, cloud computing , big data technologies, and significant breakthroughs in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have all transformed education. In recent years, there has been an emergence of more advanced AI-enabled learning systems, which are gaining traction due to their ability to deliver learning content and adapt to the individual needs of students. Yet, even though these contemporary learning systems are useful educational platforms that meet students’ needs, there is still a low number of implemented systems designed to address the concerns and problems faced by many students. Based on this perspective, a systematic mapping of the literature on AI-enabled adaptive learning systems was performed in this work. A total of 147 studies published between 2014 and 2020 were analysed. The major findings and contributions of this paper include the identification of the types of AI-enabled learning interventions used, a visualisation of the co-occurrences of authors associated with major research themes in AI-enabled learning systems and a review of common analytical methods and related techniques utilised in such learning systems. This mapping can serve as a guide for future studies on how to better design AI-enabled learning systems to solve specific learning problems and improve users’ learning experiences .

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  • Adaptive learning platforms powered by AI algorithms can analyse student data in real time, adapting educational content to individual learning preferences and students' pace in learning.

    “Adaptive learning platforms powered by AI algorithms can analyse student data in real time, adapting educational content to individual learning preferences and students' pace in learning (Kabudi et al., 2021).”
  • AI tools can promote personalized and adaptive learning, accelerate knowledge acquisition, and enhance student motivation.

    “The pre-service teachers’ statements supported prior research, suggesting that AI tools can promote personalized and adaptive learning (Chiu et al., 2023; Kabudi et al., 2021), accelerate knowledge acquisition, and enhance student motivation (Chen et al. 2020a, b, c a; Chen et al. 2020a, b, c; Hwang et al. 2020).”
  • AI-driven learning platforms can help individuals identify skill gaps, access relevant learning resources, and track their progress, facilitating career growth and adaptability.

    “AI-driven learning platforms can help individuals identify skill gaps, access relevant learning resources, and track their progress, facilitating career growth and adaptability [107].”

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Authors
Kabudi, T., Pappas, I., & Olsen, D. H.
Affiliations
University of Agder (NO)
Corresponding author
Kabudi, Tumaini
Venue
Computers and Education: Artificial Intelligence
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2021
Volume
2
Pages
100017
ISSN
2666-920X (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W3140559152
Cited by
734
References
82
Citations by year
2026: 144 · 2025: 251 · 2024: 186 · 2023: 94 · 2022: 45 · 2021: 14
FWCI
29.84
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Computers and Education Artificial Intelligence (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
  • NORA - Norwegian Open Research Archives (submittedVersion, cc-by)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Artificial Intelligence › Intelligent Tutoring Systems and Adaptive Learning
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Information Systems › Artificial Intelligence in Education
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Computer Science Applications › Online Learning and Analytics
Keywords
adaptive learning, educational technology, personalized learning, learning interventions, research topics, learning experience, system design

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