The Effect of Artificial Intelligence-Based Educational Applications on the Smartization of Second Grade Students
Keywords:
Educational applications, artificial intelligence, smartizationAbstract
This study aimed to examine the effect of artificial intelligence-based educational applications on the smartization of second-grade elementary school students. A quasi-experimental pre-test–post-test design with a control group was applied. Thirty second-grade students from District 4 of Tehran were selected using cluster sampling and randomly assigned to experimental and control groups (15 each). The research tool was a 25-item Learning Quality Assessment Questionnaire for smart learning. The experimental group participated in 15 sessions using AI-based educational apps, while the control group received no intervention. Data were analyzed using multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA), normality tests, and homogeneity of variance tests. Results revealed a statistically significant increase in overall smartization scores among the experimental group (p < 0.01). Substantial improvements were also noted in all components: attitudes and perceptions (90%), knowledge acquisition and integration (94%), knowledge expansion and modification (93%), meaningful use of knowledge (91%), and mental habits (89%). The findings demonstrate that AI-based educational applications significantly enhance multi-dimensional smart learning in elementary students. This underscores the importance of integrating advanced technologies into primary education curricula.
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