GenAI can provide personalised feedback in group work, but the depth of personalisation is contested¶
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q2 i? Reviewed studies converge on GenAI tailoring feedback to students' work, but its ability to address specific learning needs and deeper learner context is disputed. → Wei 2026
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Wei 2026¶
Wei, Y., and Perkins, M. (2026). Generative AI and student collaboration: a scoping review of group work processes, outcomes, and risks. International Journal for Educational Integrity. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40979-026-00217-x
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The review reports a consensus that GenAI tailors responses to students' work and enables real-time feedback for tracking progress, but quotes Borge et al.'s caveat that GenAI "may not provide tailored feedback that addresses specific learning needs" and may overlook unique areas of improvement.
"Borge et al. ( 2024) note that GenAI "may not provide tailored feedback that addresses specific learning needs" and may "overlook unique areas of improvement, " pointing to limitations in the depth of personalisation."
Discussion¶
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GenAI can provide personalised feedback in group work, but the depth of personalisation is contested |
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GenAI can provide personalised feedback in group work, but the depth of personalisation is contested |
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