AI IN ADU - Artificial Intelligence in Adult Education and Self-Learning: Providing personalised and adaptive learning experiences with emphasis on language learning

AI IN ADU – Artificial Intelligence in Adult Education and Self-Learning: Providing personalised and adaptive learning experiences with emphasis on language learning
EU Programme: Erasmus+ KA2 Cooperation partnerships in Adult Education
Reference: 2023-1-DE02-KA220-ADU-000155302
Start date: 01/10/2023
End date: 31/03/2026

The project aims to create personalised and adaptive learning solutions, leveraging artificial intelligence for adult learners, with a specific emphasis on language acquisition. The primary objectives involve guiding educators, increasing awareness of AI benefits, evaluating solution effectiveness, and addressing potential challenges in AI technologies for adult education.

The implementation plan includes needs assessments, user research, and the development of targeted learning paths and guides. Through case studies, expert consultations, and recommendations, the project explores and enhances AI technologies for language learning. Anticipated outcomes encompass improved learning results, heightened engagement, increased access to educational opportunities, and the cultivation of essential language skills for the global job market.

Objectives

To create personalised and adaptive AI-based learning solutions for adult learners.
To increase awareness of AI-based learning benefits, evaluating solution effectiveness, addressing potential challenges and limitations in AI technologies for adult learning, particularly in language learning.

Activities

Needs assessment and user research to understand the current state-of-the-art in AI-powered learning platforms.
Development of targeted learning paths and guides for educators and self-learners on how to effectively incorporate AI-based learning solutions in adult education and self-learning.
Exploration of existing AI technologies and their applications in language learning through case studies, expert consultations, and developing recommendations.

Resources

Guide for Educators – Practical guidance for educators using AI-based solutions to enhance student learning.
Guide for Self-Learners – Practical guidance for self-learners utilising AI-based solutions for learning goals.
Best Practices and Success Stories: Extracting best practices and success stories from existing AI-powered learning platforms in adult education.
Recommendations and Guidelines – Providing recommendations and guidelines for ethical use, accessibility, and human support in AI-based adult language learning.
Evaluation Reports assessing the effectiveness of AI-based learning solutions in enhancing adult language learning.
Expert Consultation Reports and Podcasts – Expert insights and podcast discussions offering tips for self-learners in the realm of AI-based education.

Results

AI technologies have been leveraged in adult education and self-learning, with a particular focus on language learning.
Personalized and adaptive learning experiences have been created to better cater to the needs and goals of individual learners.
Learning outcomes have significantly improved, leading to increased engagement and motivation, as well as improved access to education and self-learning opportunities.
Critical language skills have been developed to meet the demands of the global job market.

Co-experts

Adult learners who are seeking guidance on how to use AI-based learning solutions to support their learning goals.
Educators and teachers who are looking for practical guidance on how to select and use AI-based learning solutions to enhance the learning experience of their students.
Educational organisations and NGOs – the project seeks to raise awareness about the potential benefits of AI-based learning solutions and encourage their wider adoption in the education sector.

Partnership