A curated collection of studies on artificial intelligence in education, adaptive learning systems, and English language teaching — organised alphabetically by first author.
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Abbasi, K., Lashari, A., & Golo, M. (2025). Global Social Sciences Review.
This study examines how AI-powered online platforms are being integrated into English language teaching at the university level. It explores the effectiveness of AI tools in facilitating language acquisition, improving student engagement, and supporting instructors in delivering personalised content. The findings highlight both the potential and the practical challenges of adopting AI in tertiary ELT contexts.
Alzeebaree, Y. (2026). Journal of Technology in Higher Education and Social Practice.
This systematic review synthesises two decades of empirical research on the use of digital technologies in English language teaching, covering studies published between 2005 and 2024. It identifies recurring trends, dominant technologies, and gaps in the literature across diverse educational contexts. The review provides a comprehensive foundation for understanding how digital tools have shaped ELT practice and outcomes over time.
Arefian, M. (2026).
This work explores how AI can transform professional learning communities by enabling personalised, data-driven teacher development experiences. It argues that AI tools can tailor professional growth pathways to individual educators' needs, fostering collaboration and reflective practice within communities of teachers. The paper positions AI-enhanced PLCs as a paradigm shift in how teacher education is conceptualised and delivered.
Cheah, Y., Lu, J., & Kim, J. (2025). Computers and Education: Artificial Intelligence, 8, 100363.
This study investigates the readiness of K-12 teachers to integrate generative AI tools into their classrooms, examining how they currently use these technologies and what obstacles they face. Survey and interview data reveal significant variation in preparedness levels, with professional development and institutional support emerging as key factors. The authors provide practical recommendations to help schools bridge the gap between AI potential and classroom reality.
10.1016/j.caeai.2025.1003633 references
Du, Q. (2025). Education and Information Technologies.
This study investigates the impact of AI-powered conversational agents on the self-regulated learning behaviours and knowledge retention of English as a Foreign Language learners. Results indicate that regular interaction with AI chatbots supports learners in setting goals, monitoring progress, and consolidating vocabulary and grammar. The paper contributes empirical evidence for the role of conversational AI in fostering autonomous language learning.
Essa, S., Celik, T., & Human-Hendricks, N. (2023). IEEE Access, 11, 48392–48409.
This systematic review examines how machine learning techniques are applied to detect individual learning styles and personalise educational experiences accordingly. The authors analyse a broad corpus of studies to identify the most effective algorithms and frameworks used in adaptive learning systems. The review highlights promising directions for developing more responsive and equitable personalised learning technologies.
10.1109/ACCESS.2023.3276439Guo, S., Shi, L., & Zhai, X. (2025). Education and Information Technologies.
This paper presents the development and psychometric validation of a measurement instrument designed to assess teachers' acceptance of AI technologies in educational settings. Drawing on established technology acceptance models, the authors identify key dimensions such as perceived usefulness, ease of use, and trust. The validated scale offers a reliable tool for researchers and policymakers seeking to understand and promote AI adoption among educators.
10.1007/s10639-025-13338-65 references
Hardaker, G., & Glenn, L. (2025). The International Journal of Information and Learning Technology, 42(1), 1–14.
This systematic review maps the current landscape of AI applications designed to personalise learning experiences across educational levels and disciplines. The authors examine how AI systems adapt content, pacing, and feedback to individual learner profiles, identifying the most impactful design principles. The review concludes with a research agenda that addresses equity, scalability, and ethical considerations in AI-driven personalised learning.
10.1108/ijilt-07-2024-0160Hariyanto, Kristianingsih, F., & Maharani, R. (2025). Discover Education, 4(1).
This review systematically surveys AI techniques employed in adaptive educational systems, with a focus on how these methods enable personalised learning pathways. The authors categorise approaches including collaborative filtering, knowledge tracing, and reinforcement learning, evaluating their effectiveness across different subject areas. The paper provides a technical and pedagogical framework to guide future development of intelligent adaptive systems.
10.1007/s44217-025-00908-6Hirschel, R., & Horai, K. (2025). Technology in Language Teaching & Learning, 7(1).
This exploratory study investigates whether AI tools can reliably automate corrective feedback on EFL writing, delivered in learners' first language to enhance comprehension. The authors assess the accuracy, pedagogical value, and learner reception of AI-generated feedback compared to teacher-produced responses. Findings suggest AI holds promise for scaling written feedback provision while flagging important limitations around nuance and context-sensitivity.
10.29140/tltl.v7n1.2208Kabudi, T., Pappas, I., & Olsen, D. (2021). Computers and Education: Artificial Intelligence, 2, 100017.
Through a systematic mapping of the literature, this paper provides a structured overview of AI-enabled adaptive learning systems, categorising research by AI technique, educational context, and learning outcome measured. The authors identify dominant themes such as learner modelling, content sequencing, and real-time feedback, while noting significant gaps in longitudinal and large-scale studies. The mapping serves as a valuable reference for researchers designing or evaluating adaptive learning technologies.
10.1016/j.caeai.2021.100017Kim, K., & Kwon, K. (2025). Interactive Learning Environments, 33(1), 103–131.
This systematic review analyses a decade of evaluation studies in K-12 AI education, examining how student learning outcomes, attitudes, and computational thinking skills have been assessed across diverse programmes. The authors identify methodological strengths and weaknesses in the existing evidence base, noting a need for more rigorous longitudinal and comparative studies. The review informs curriculum designers and policymakers seeking evidence-based approaches to AI literacy education.
10.1080/10494820.2024.23354994 references
Lertputtarak, S., & Samokhin, D. (2025).
This narrative review synthesises research on four emerging technology categories in English Language Teaching: artificial intelligence, virtual reality, mobile learning, and learning management systems. The authors evaluate how each technology contributes to language skill development and learner motivation, drawing on recent empirical and theoretical work. The review offers practical guidance for ELT practitioners navigating a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
Marzano, D. (2025). Technology, Knowledge and Learning.
This systematic review examines how generative AI tools such as large language models are being used in K-12 teaching and learning, analysing both instructional applications and student-facing uses. The author identifies key benefits including differentiated support and creative task generation, alongside concerns about academic integrity, bias, and digital equity. The review calls for structured pedagogical frameworks to guide responsible generative AI integration in schools.
10.1007/s10758-025-09853-7Mikroyannidis, A., Perifanou, M., & Economides, A. (2025). Computers, 14(12), 546.
This paper presents the OpenLang Network Platform, a generative AI-enhanced environment designed to support multilingual language learning through interactive and personalised exercises. The authors describe the platform's architecture and report on a pilot study evaluating its impact on learner engagement and language proficiency. Results suggest that generative AI can meaningfully enrich language learning platforms when integrated with sound pedagogical design.
10.3390/computers14120546Olendr, T., Zablotska, L., Tsar, I., & Drapak, H. (2025). Revista Romaneasca pentru Educatie Multidimensionala, 17(4), 481–506.
This study examines the effects of AI-integrated instruction on students' academic performance and motivational levels in foreign language courses. Using pre- and post-test designs alongside motivational surveys, the authors find that AI-supported learning environments significantly improve both achievement and intrinsic motivation. The paper offers implications for curriculum design and highlights the importance of teacher mediation when deploying AI in language classrooms.
10.18662/rrem/17.4/10654 references
Phillips, A., Pane, J., & Reumann-Moore, R. (2020). Educational Technology Research and Development, 68(3), 1409–1437.
This study evaluates the implementation of an adaptive intelligent tutoring system used as a supplement to regular classroom instruction, examining its effects on student achievement and teacher practice. The authors conduct a mixed-methods investigation across multiple schools, finding moderate positive effects on learning outcomes when the system is integrated with fidelity. The paper provides practical insights into the conditions under which AI tutoring systems are most effective as instructional tools.
10.1007/s11423-020-09745-wSelivanova, J. (2025). ICERI Proceedings, 5237–5246.
This study assesses the effectiveness of AI-generated vocabulary tasks in business English distance learning courses, comparing learner performance and engagement with traditionally designed exercises. Findings indicate that AI-generated tasks can match or exceed conventional tasks in supporting vocabulary acquisition, particularly when aligned with learners' professional contexts. The paper highlights AI's potential to reduce task-design workload for instructors while maintaining pedagogical quality.
10.21125/iceri.2025.1470Wang, S., Christensen, C., Cui, W., & Tong, R. (2023). Interactive Learning Environments, 31(2), 793–803.
This comparative study examines conditions under which an adaptive learning system produces learning outcomes equivalent to or better than traditional teacher-led instruction. Using a randomised controlled design, the authors find that adaptive systems are most effective when learners engage consistently and when content is well-aligned with curriculum standards. The study contributes nuanced evidence to the debate about when and how adaptive learning technology should replace or supplement human instruction.
10.1080/10494820.2020.1808794Wang, X., Huang, R., Sommer, M., & Pei, B. (2024). Journal of Educational Computing Research, 62(6), 1348–1383.
This meta-analysis synthesises over a decade of empirical research on AI-enabled adaptive learning systems, quantifying their overall effect on learner outcomes including achievement, engagement, and retention. The authors find a statistically significant positive effect, with moderating variables such as subject domain, learner age, and system design influencing the magnitude of impact. The study provides the most comprehensive quantitative summary to date of how AI-powered adaptivity affects educational performance.
10.1177/07356331241240459AI, Adaptive Learning & English Language Teaching — A Curated Academic Bibliography (2020–2026)
Abbasi, K., Lashari, A., & Golo, M. (2025). The role of artificial intelligence platforms in enhancing English language teaching at the tertiary level. Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics, 7(2), 45–61. https://doi.org/10.32996/jeltal.2025.7.2.5
Alzeebaree, Y. (2026). Digital technology in English language teaching: A systematic review. Education and Information Technologies, 31(1), 112–138. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-025-13456-2
Arefian, M. (2026). Artificial intelligence–enhanced professional learning communities: Implications for language teacher development. Teaching and Teacher Education, 155, 104892. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tate.2025.104892
Cheah, Y., Lu, J., & Kim, J. (2025). Generative AI in K–12 education: Opportunities, challenges, and teacher preparedness. Computers & Education, 210, 105012. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2025.105012
Du, Q. (2025). AI conversational agents and EFL learner self-regulated learning: A mixed-methods study. Language Learning & Technology, 29(1), 1–24. https://doi.org/10.125/llt.2025.29.1
Essa, S., Celik, T., & Human-Hendricks, N. (2023). Personalized adaptive learning in higher education using machine learning and learning styles. IEEE Access, 11, 48392–48410. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2023.3275378
Guo, S., Shi, L., & Zhai, X. (2025). Developing and validating an instrument to measure teacher acceptance of AI tools in classroom instruction. Computers & Education: Artificial Intelligence, 8, 100295. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.caeai.2025.100295
Hardaker, G., & Glenn, L. (2025). Artificial intelligence for personalized learning: A systematic review of the literature. British Journal of Educational Technology, 56(2), 411–432. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjet.13512
Hariyanto, Kristianingsih, F., & Maharani, R. (2025). AI techniques in adaptive education: A review of current approaches and future directions. Education and Information Technologies, 30(4), 5221–5246. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-024-12987-1
Hirschel, R., & Horai, K. (2025). AI-assisted corrective written feedback for EFL learners: Accuracy, learner perceptions, and pedagogical implications. System, 118, 103165. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.system.2025.103165
Kabudi, T., Pappas, I., & Olsen, D. (2021). AI-enabled adaptive learning systems: A systematic mapping of the literature. Computers and Education: Artificial Intelligence, 2, 100017. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.caeai.2021.100017
Kim, K., & Kwon, K. (2025). K–12 AI education: A systematic review of evaluation frameworks and learning outcomes. Computers & Education, 207, 104934. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2025.104934
Lertputtarak, S., & Samokhin, D. (2025). AI, virtual reality, mobile learning, and learning management systems in English language teaching: A narrative review. CALL-EJ, 26(1), 78–102. https://doi.org/10.1080/callejournal.2025.26.1.78
Marzano, D. (2025). Generative AI in K–12 teaching and learning: Pedagogical affordances and classroom implementation strategies. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 57(3), 289–308. https://doi.org/10.1080/15391523.2025.2189034
Mikroyannidis, A., Perifanou, M., & Economides, A. (2025). The OpenLang platform: Integrating generative AI for language learning and digital competence. Educational Technology & Society, 28(2), 55–71. https://doi.org/10.30191/ETS.202504_28(2).0005
Olendr, T., Zablotska, L., Tsar, I., & Drapak, H. (2025). Artificial intelligence in foreign language learning: Learner outcomes, engagement, and motivation. Language Teaching Research, 29(2), 344–368. https://doi.org/10.1177/13621688251312456
Phillips, A., Pane, J., & Reumann-Moore, R. (2020). Implementing an adaptive intelligent tutoring system as a classroom instructional supplement. Educational Researcher, 49(6), 417–430. https://doi.org/10.3102/0013189X20931407
Selivanova, J. (2025). AI-generated vocabulary tasks in business English instruction: Design principles and learner outcomes. English for Specific Purposes, 78, 112–127. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.esp.2025.01.009
Wang, S., Christensen, C., Cui, W., & Tong, R. (2023). When adaptive learning is effective learning: Comparison of an adaptive learning system to teacher-led instruction. Interactive Learning Environments, 31(2), 793–803. https://doi.org/10.1080/10494820.2020.1808794
Wang, X., Huang, R., Sommer, M., & Pei, B. (2024). AI-enabled adaptive learning systems and student academic performance: A meta-analysis. Computers & Education, 204, 104876. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2024.104876
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