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Personalized Learning in Distance Education: The Impact of AI-Powered Tools on Engagement and Self-Regulation Cover

Personalized Learning in Distance Education: The Impact of AI-Powered Tools on Engagement and Self-Regulation

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Open Access
|Feb 2026

Figures & Tables

Figure 1

Distribution of questionnaire participants by academic program.

Table 1

The participants involved in the interviews.

NOSTUDY PROGRAMMALEFEMALETOTAL
1Master of Public Administration (MPA)112
2Master of Management (MM)123
3Master of Mathematics Education (MME)111
4Master of English Education (MEE)112
5Master of Basic Education (MBE)123
Total5712
Figure 2

Loading Values of the Impact of Digital Platforms on Student Engagement.

Table 2

Confirmatory Factor Loading for Student Engagement.

NOITEMLOADINGSET-VALUEP-VALUE
1.AI tools encourage me to participate more in collaborative learning activities with other students.0.850.0517.000.00
2.I actively engage in interactive learning activities such as virtual discussions and in-text exercises to enhance my understanding.0.880.0422.000.00
3.The AI-enhanced communication tools improve my interaction with instructors in the ODL environment.0.800.0516.000.00
4.The AI features motivate me to engage with the ODL platform and complete my coursework consistently.0.920.0330.670.00
5.The personalized learning paths and AI feedback increase my motivation to persist in my studies even when faced with challenges.0.830.0516.600.00
6.AI technologies in my ODL courses are effective in maintaining my interest throughout the learning process.0.930.0331.000.00
7.I am satisfied with how AI tools enhance my engagement in the ODL environment.0.860.0421.500.00
8.I engage in meaningful interactions with peers through digital platforms, which support my learning and help me achieve my goals.0.790.0515.800.00
9.The AI integration in my ODL courses provides a personalized learning experience that keeps me engaged.0.840.0421.000.00
Table 3

The Questionnaire Items of the Impact of AI on Self-Regulated Learning.

NOITEMLOADINGSET-VALUEP-VALUE
1.The AI-driven content recommendations and resources provided in my ODL courses are relevant to my learning needs.0.900.0330.000.00
2.I use AI features within the ODL platform to plan, monitor, and reflect on my learning activities.0.850.0421.250.00
3.I actively utilize AI-enabled learning tools (e.g., chatbots, virtual tutors) to monitor my understanding and adjust my learning strategies during my ODL sessions.0.880.0422.000.00
4.I regularly set specific goals for my learning tasks in the ODL environment.0.920.0330.670.00
5.I frequently monitor my progress toward my learning goals using AI-driven tools provided by the platform.0.860.0421.500.00
6.I often evaluate my performance and understanding of the course material through the feedback provided by AI systems.0.890.0422.250.00
7.I adapt my study strategies based on the feedback and progress reports generated by AI tools.0.840.0516.800.00
8.The AI tools in the ODL platform helped me identify the most effective learning strategies based on my previous study patterns.0.870.0421.750.00
9.I effectively manage my study time, balancing my learning activities with other commitments.0.820.0516.400.00
10The flexibility of the ODL environment allows me to take greater control over my learning processes.0.910.0330.330.00
Figure 3

Loading Values of the Impact of AI on Self-Regulated Learning.

Table 4

The Questionnaire Items of the Digital Tools on Tutor Support and Academic Achievement.

NOITEMSLOADINGSET-VALUEP-VALUE
1.The use of AI-driven tools and feedback has positively impacted my academic performance and overall learning experience.0.800.0516.000.00
2.AI-integrated digital platforms provide timely feedback from tutors, helping me improve my academic performance.0.750.0418.750.00
3.AI tools help tutors find where I need extra support to improve my learning.0.700.0611.670.00
4.AI-driven tools enable tutors to monitor my progress more effectively, ensuring that I stay on track with my academic goals.0.850.0517.000.00
5.AI-based platforms allow tutors to personalize the learning experience based on student’s academic performance and needs.0.780.0419.500.00
6.The use of AI tools by tutors enhances the quality of the learning materials and resources provided to students.0.880.0517.600.00
7.AI tools in the ODL environment enable tutors to create more engaging and interactive learning activities, which positively impact students’ academic achievement.0.900.0330.000.00
8.The AI-enhanced scheduling tools help me coordinate with my tutors more effectively, ensuring the timely completion of assignments.0.820.0420.500.00
9.I utilize available digital tools and AI resources to support my learning effectively.0.880.0517.750.00
10AI features in the ODL platform help facilitate meaningful interaction with my peers.0.780.0518.750.00
Figure 4

Loading Values of the Digital Tools on Tutor Support and Academic Achievement.

Language: English
Page range: 146 - 165
Submitted on: Jun 2, 2025
Accepted on: Oct 18, 2025
Published on: Feb 24, 2026
Published by: International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE)
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

© 2026 Bachtiar, Sylvia, published by International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE)
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.