ITS augmentation: meta-analyses find medium to large learning benefits of ITS over unsupported learning and small to medium gains over less adaptive computer-assisted learning¶
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q2 i? Meta-analyses found medium to large learning benefits for ITS providing feedback and targeted hints compared to self-reliant learning without support, and small to medium gains compared to non-adaptive or less adaptive computer-assisted learning. → Bauer 2025
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Bauer 2025¶
Bauer, E., Greiff, S., Graesser, A. C., Scheiter, K., & Sailer, M. (2025). Looking Beyond the Hype: Understanding the Effects of AI on Learning. Educational Psychology Review. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-025-10020-8
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The review reports, citing Ma et al. (2014) and Steenbergen-Hu and Cooper (2014), that ITS augmentation effects include AI-driven instructional support enhancing learning beyond unsupported learning or lower-quality non-AI support. Magnitudes are described as "medium to large" and "small to medium"; no numeric effect sizes are printed.
"meta-analyses found medium to large learning benefits for ITS, which provide feedback and targeted hints, compared to self- reliant learning without support, and small to medium gains when comparing ITS to non- adaptive or less adaptive computer-assisted learning (Ma et al., 2014; Steenbergen- Hu & Cooper, 2014)."
Discussion¶
Related Claims¶
- Intelligent tutoring systems with dynamic student modeling increase learning gains over regular instruction — a broader claim this one bears on
- Intelligent tutoring systems improve achievement over non-individualised instruction — related
- ITS significantly outperform large-group human instruction, individual computer-based instruction, and textbooks or workbooks, but not small-group or individual human tutoring — related
- Intelligent tutoring systems can improve learning outcomes, particularly with immediate actionable feedback — related
- ITS redefinition: meta-analyses find small to medium benefits for constructive learning with ITS compared to active and passive instructional methods — related
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ITS augmentation: meta-analyses find medium to large learning benefits of ITS over unsupported learning and small to medium gains over less adaptive computer-assisted learning |
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ITS augmentation: meta-analyses find medium to large learning benefits of ITS over unsupported learning and small to medium gains over less adaptive computer-assisted learning |
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