Education Technology
Adaptive and Personalized Learning in Higher Education: An Artificial Intelligence-Based Approach
This study explores the integration of AI in higher education to personalize learning and enhance educational equity in Mexico. It uses a multi-phase design, combining diagnostic quantitative analysis of 3422 Mexican undergraduate students from the National Survey on Access and Permanence in Education (ENAPE 2021) with a quasi-experimental pilot (N=23) using a custom GPT ("ActivAI") configured with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). Findings show a strong correlation between perceived education impact and equity (r=0.72) and high student satisfaction (M=4.49) with AI-driven personalization. The proposed Dynamic Integration Model leverages AI as a scalability tool for teacher-led orchestration, focusing on dynamic student needs rather than static learning styles.
Executive Impact
This research demonstrates that AI-driven adaptive learning can significantly enhance educational accessibility and equity in higher education. By integrating diagnostic data with teacher-mediated AI interventions, the study establishes a strong link between perceived educational relevance and equitable outcomes. The pilot intervention, using a custom GPT, resulted in high student satisfaction (M=4.49) and behavioral engagement. This approach redefines the teacher's role from content creator to pedagogical orchestrator, offering a scalable solution for personalized learning that addresses both relevance and scale, essential for post-pandemic educational recovery.
0.72
Correlation: Education Impact & Equity
4.49
Student Satisfaction (out of 5)
3422
Students Analyzed (ENAPE 2021)
23
Pilot Participants (N)
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Education Technology
Education Technology focuses on the application of technology to improve learning and teaching processes. This includes digital tools, platforms, and methodologies designed to enhance educational outcomes, accessibility, and personalization. AI-driven adaptive learning systems, like those discussed in the article, fall directly into this category by leveraging advanced algorithms to tailor educational content and experiences to individual student needs, thereby enhancing engagement and performance.
r=0.72
Strong Correlation between Perceived Relevance of Education and Equity
Dynamic Integration Model Workflow
Inputs (Student Data, Pedagogy, Ethics)
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Orchestration & Design (Human-in-the-Loop)
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Scalability Toolkit (AI Engine)
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Classroom Implementation
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Diagnostic & Clustering Tool
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Feedback Loop
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ActivAI Pilot Success
The pilot intervention with 23 students across Civil Engineering and Nutrition demonstrated high student satisfaction (M=4.49, SD=0.64) with AI-driven personalization. Disciplinary variations were observed, with Engineering students showing lower variability (SD=0.45) due to curriculum alignment, while Nutrition students (SD=0.85) had more varied experiences. This highlights the need for discipline-specific tuning.
"AI-driven personalization can serve as a catalyst for educational equity when implemented through a teacher-mediated framework."
— Molenaar (2022) / Tretiak et al. (2025)
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Diagnostic Foundation
Gather student profile data, define pedagogical strategy, and establish ethical constraints. This forms the baseline for AI-driven interventions.
Orchestration & Design
Teachers interpret diagnostic data, design master prompts, and configure safety guardrails for AI content generation, maintaining human oversight.
Scalability Toolkit Deployment
Implement AI-powered content variation engines and teacher dashboards for large-scale personalization and data-informed decisions.
Classroom Integration
Apply personalized learning pathways in the classroom, enabling dynamic grouping and immediate feedback tailored to student needs.
Continuous Improvement Loop
Capture performance data and student feedback to refine algorithmic clustering and pedagogical strategies in an iterative cycle.
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