AI in Education and Learning Analytics in Singapore: An Overview of Key Projects and Initiatives

Abstract

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education and learning analytics (LA) tools are increasingly being developed and implemented to enhance teaching and learning within Singapore's education landscape. This paper provides an overview of key AI in education and LA projects and initiatives in Singapore, organized by the types of technology. The identified projects and initiatives involve a range of techniques and systems to achieve personalized learning, improve student engagement, optimize resources, and also predict student success among a list of educational outcomes. We briefly describe each identified project before further discussing the collective impact and limitations, as well as the implications for Singapore and her education environments. Overall, this paper seeks to provide an overview of the state and use of AI and LA in education-related projects within Singapore and highlights the need for further research and development in this area to fully realize the potential of these technologies for improvement of teaching and learning.

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“…Lee et al [2] reviewed AI and learning analytics projects in Singapore's education system, categorizing initiatives according to the technology type. These projects include personalized learning, improved student engagement, resource optimization, and prediction of educational outcomes.…”