Innovative Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Education

Dear Colleagues,

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral force in modern life, significantly optimizing efficiency across commercial and industrial sectors. However, its impact is perhaps most profound in the field of education, where it promises to revolutionize the student experience. By embedding intelligent modules into learning environments, AI facilitates a shift toward personalized instruction, adaptive assessment, and emotional responsiveness. This integration allows for a comprehensive educational approach that not only tracks academic progress but also addresses the affective needs of learners, creating a more supportive environment.

Recent advancements in hardware and software have further accelerated this progress, yielding superior learning outcomes. Notably, Generative AI—exemplified by the rapid rise in ChatGPT—has emerged as a pivotal innovation. By enabling the creation of dynamic text and media through user prompts, these tools are actively reshaping teaching methodologies within educational institutions.

This Special Issue calls on the academic community and research groups specializing in Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIEd) to submit their latest research on innovative AI-driven educational technologies. The central objective is to demonstrate the transformative power of these innovations in adapting and improving learning methods to meet contemporary demands through the effective application of AI tools.

The scope of the Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:

• Generative artificial intelligence in education.
• LLM in education.
• Intelligent Learning/Tutoring Environments/Systems.
• Intelligent chatbots for education.
• Metaverso.
• Affective tutoring systems.
• Authoring tools for intelligent tutoring systems.
• Sentiment analysis on educational applications.
• Gamification and game-based learning.
• Learning analytics.
• Data Science in Education.

Prof. Dr. María Lucia Barrón-Estrada
Prof. Dr. Ramón Zatarain-Cabada
Guest Editors

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