The education sector revolution: The automation of education

Abstract

The education sector is about to undergo a revolution in which automation of instruction delivery using Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITSs) will vastly improve accessibility to learning at a fraction of what that education costs today. This will be achieved while obtaining better student outcomes, and a more individualized learning experience as compared to traditional learning using human teachers in classroom settings. In this paper, we will present a review of the current state of ITSs along with the characteristics of a new more innovative ITS. The potential and consequences of this new learning paradigm will also be explored. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2013.