AI's direct impact on SRL concentrates on metacognitive and cognitive aspects while motivation remains underexplored¶

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q3 i? Among the 84 reviewed studies, AI's impact on the metacognitive aspect of SRL was the primary focus in 73 studies, cognition was investigated in 51, and the motivational aspect was examined in only 20. → Banihashem 2025

Evidence¶

Banihashem 2025¶

Banihashem, S. K., Bond, M., Bergdahl, N., Khosravi, H., & Noroozi, O. (2025). A systematic mapping review at the intersection of artificial intelligence and self-regulated learning. International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, 22(50). https://doi.org/10.1186/s41239-025-00548-8

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The review categorized direct impacts of AI on SRL into cognition, metacognition, and motivation (Schraw et al., 2006), finding "AI’s impact on the metacognitive aspect of SRL emerged as the primary area of focus in 73 studies. In contrast, AI’s impact on the motivational aspect of SRL was examined only in 20 studies". Some studies addressed one aspect only, others two or all three.

"AI’s impact on the metacognitive aspect of SRL emerged as the primary area of focus in 73 studies. In contrast, AI’s impact on the motivational aspect of SRL was examined only in 20 studies"

Discussion¶

Learner Variables¶

• Self-Regulation — outcome: instruction changes it

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