GAI in K-12 education offers opportunities to personalize learning, motivate students, improve assessment, and introduce innovative teaching practices¶

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Subclaims¶

q2 i? The review's synthesis of 197 studies indicates GAI offers significant opportunities to personalize learning experiences, motivate students, improve assessment methods, and introduce innovative and immersive teaching practices. → Marzano 2025

Evidence¶

Marzano 2025¶

Marzano, D. (2025). Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) in Teaching and Learning Processes at the K-12 Level: A Systematic Review. Technology, Knowledge and Learning. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10758-025-09853-7

q2 · i? · review · r2

Systematic review (PRISMA) of 197 studies published 2016–2024 on GAI in K-12 education; the abstract states the review "offers significant opportunities to personalize learning experiences, motivate students, improve assessment methods". Narrative synthesis, no pooled effect sizes reported.

"The findings of the review indicate that GAI offers significant opportunities to personalize learning experiences, motivate students, improve assessment methods, and introduce innovative and immersive teaching practices."

Discussion¶

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