AI-driven personalization expands in Ecuadorian higher education

artificial intelligence in education generative AI higher education ESL learning ethical guidelines

A body of recent scholarship examines how artificial intelligence reshapes higher education. In Ecuador, researchers have compiled studies on the ethical, social and pedagogical implications of AI, including algorithmic bias, digital‑skills gaps, the impact on academic integrity, and the development of AI competency frameworks for teachers and students. The European Commission’s ethical guidelines and several systematic reviews are cited, highlighting both opportunities and risks of integrating generative AI tools such as ChatGPT into university curricula.

Parallel work investigates generative AI as a new social actor in ESL/EFL instruction. Systematic reviews explore ethical challenges, effects on students’ academic writing and critical thinking, and the broader sociocultural adaptation of learners using large‑language models. The literature underscores the need for balanced policy and pedagogical strategies to harness AI while safeguarding equity and academic standards.

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Modelo de integración de inteligencia artificial para la personalización del aprendizaje en la educación superior ecuatoriana | INNOVA Research Journal [revistas.uide.edu.ec]

2 months ago

Generative AI as a New Social Actor in ESL/EFL Context: A Critical Perspective – AWEJ [awej.org]

2 months ago