Intelligent Tutoring Systems

Today we're continuing our series, "How AI Is Transforming Education." We're diving into one of the most ambitious and promising applications of AI in learning: the rise of Intelligent Tutoring Systems, or ITS. For centuries, educators have recognized that one-on-one tutoring is the gold standard for effective instruction. The educational psychologist Benjamin Bloom famously found that the average student tutored one-on-one performs two standard deviations better than students in a traditional classroom. But this level of personalized support remains a luxury, inaccessible to most learners. Intelligent Tutoring Systems are sophisticated AI platforms designed to simulate the benefits of a human tutor, providing students with 24/7 on-demand support and expert guidance. Let's explore the inner workings of these always-on mentors.