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The effectiveness of mobile—AI applications in enhancing English reading skills: an experimental study among Jordanian primary school students

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The effectiveness of mobile—AI applications in enhancing English reading skills: an experimental study among Jordanian primary school students
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ORIGINAL RESEARCH article Front. Digital Education Volume 10 - 2025 | https://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2025.1718822 The effectiveness of mobile—AI applications in enhancing English reading skills: an experimental study among Jordanian primary school students S J Sabah Jamil Al-Nawaiseh * Department of Educational Technology, Faculty of Arts and Educational Sciences, Middle East University, Amman, Jordan Article metrics View details Abstract The study investigates the effect of using mobile-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications on the development of English reading skills among primary students in Jordan.

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What are the main applications of AI in education?▾
The main AI applications in education span the full learning cycle: adaptive tutoring and practice (IXL, Khanmigo), writing feedback and support (Grammarly, Turnitin), lesson planning and material creation for teachers (Magic School AI), early identification of at-risk students (early-alert analytics systems), and administrative automation (scheduling, report generation).
Which AI applications in education are evidence-based?▾
The best evidence supports adaptive learning platforms (Carnegie Learning MATHia, Khan Academy), intelligent tutoring systems that use Socratic guidance (documented in cognitive tutoring research since the 1980s), spaced repetition algorithms (Anki, Duolingo), and early-alert analytics identifying dropout risk. AI essay feedback tools have growing evidence bases but less rigorous RCT support.
Are AI applications used more in K-12 or higher education?▾
AI applications are now prevalent in both sectors but serve different needs. K-12 applications focus on personalized practice, reading intervention, and teacher tools. Higher education applications focus more on research assistance, academic integrity (AI detection), and student success analytics for retention. Higher education has historically been quicker to adopt enterprise AI analytics platforms.
What are experimental AI applications coming to education?▾
Emerging AI applications in education include AI-generated virtual labs for science, AI-powered immersive language environments using voice and avatar interactions, emotion detection to infer student engagement from webcam data (controversial), AI tutors with persistent memory across years of schooling, and AI-generated personalized reading materials calibrated to individual interest and level.

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