Cited by 76Artificial Intelligence in EducationArtificial Intelligence in Healthcare and EducationIntelligent Tutoring Systems and Adaptive Learning

The Impact of AI on the Personal and Collaborative Learning Environments in Higher Education

Msambwa, Msafiri Mgambi, Wen, Zhang, Daniel, Kangwa·2025·European Journal of Education

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) has extensively developed, impacting different sectors of society, including higher education, and has attracted the attention of various educational stakeholders, leading to a growing number of research on its integration into education. Hence, this systematic literature review examines the impact of integrating AI tools in higher education on students' personal and collaborative learning environments. Analysis of 148 articles published between 2021 and 2024 indicates that AI Tools improve personalised learning and assessments, communication and engagement, and scaffolding performance and motivation. Additionally, they promote a collaborative learning environment by providing peer‐learning opportunities, enhanced learner‐content interaction and cooperative learning support. Indeed, strategies such as skills development, ethical use, academic integrity and instructional content design. Acknowledged limitations include ethical considerations, particularly privacy and bias, which require ongoing attention. Hence, it is recommended to create a good balance between AI‐mediated and human interaction in learning environments, a key area of future exploration.

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Authors
Msambwa, M. M., Wen, Z., & Daniel, K.
Affiliations
  • Institute of International and Comparative Education, College of Teacher Education Zhejiang Normal University Jinhua City Zhejiang Province People's Republic of China
  • Zhejiang Normal University (CN)
Corresponding author
Wen, Zhang
Venue
European Journal of Education
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2025-01-07
Volume
60
Issue
1
ISSN
  • 0141-8211 (ISSN-L)
  • 1465-3435
OpenAlex
W4406190419
Cited by
76
References
157
Citations by year
2026: 53 · 2025: 23
FWCI
79.68
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
European Journal of Education (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Information Systems › Artificial Intelligence in Education
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Health Informatics › Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Artificial Intelligence › Intelligent Tutoring Systems and Adaptive Learning
Keywords
artificial intelligence in education, higher education, personalized learning, cooperative learning, student engagement, peer learning, academic integrity, AI ethics, data privacy, algorithmic bias, student motivation, human-AI interaction

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