This meta-analysis reviews the effects of artificial intelligence on learning performance in educational settings, suggesting significant improvements.
The rapid uptake of artificial intelligence within educational contexts has transformed the nature of the learning experience; however, there is little empirical evidence on its impacts. This paper offers a review of research findings on the impact of artificial intelligence in learning performance and pedagogies based on recent systematic reviews and meta-analyses. In a meta-analysis study based on 68 experimental studies, a moderate effect was found for the use of generative artificial intelligence to improve learning performance (SMD = 0.45, 95% CI [0.43, 0.47]), especially in primary and secondary schools. However, the current literature base is characterized by high heterogeneity, the preponderance of technical over causal studies, and limited durations of interventions; out of more than 1,100 articles on artificial intelligence in education, only 20 articles were deemed highly relevant causal studies . The main success factors include pedagogic scaffolding, the principle of learning embedded within technology tools utilized, and reflective training for educators.
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