THE IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON EDUCATION: A QUANTITATIVE AND SURVEY-BASED INVESTIGATION
Keywords:
Adaptive Learning Systems, AI-Assisted Learning, Artificial Intelligence in Education, Digital Transformation, Educational Technology, Intelligent Tutoring Systems, Pakistan Education, Quantitative Research, Student Outcomes, Teacher WorkloadAbstract
AI is changing education all over the world pretty fast. It brings some good chances for students and teachers, but also a lot of problems. This study looks at how AI tools affect learning for students, how much work teachers have to do, and if schools run better with them. It's mostly for secondary and college levels. The research uses a mix of methods, like numbers and surveys from 450 people in five schools in Punjab, Pakistan. They collected data on things like intelligent tutoring systems or adaptive platforms that change to fit the student. Automated grading and AI for delivering content are part of it too. These tools are shifting old ways of teaching in big ways. From the surveys, about 74 percent of students said they understood stuff better and did better in school after using AI regularly. Teachers, around 69 percent, felt their paperwork and admin stuff went down a bit. It seems like the stats back this up with tests like t-tests and chi-square, plus some regression models. They show real links between using AI and higher GPAs for students, more engagement, and teachers feeling happier. That part stands out, I guess. But there are also issues. Not enough digital setups in some places, no training on how to use AI, and fairness problems—especially in rural areas or for poorer families. Some people might think it's all great, but others see these barriers clearly. The study suggests ways to fix things for policymakers, school leaders, curriculum planners, and teacher training programs. It adds to what we know about tech in education. In South Asia, AI needs to fit the local context and consider ethics. This gets a bit messy because not everything is solved yet. Equity concerns linger without full answers.
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