Development and implementation of digital pedagogical support systems in the context of educational equity

 Because of COVID-19, using digital tools in education has become really important, especially in higher-level engineering classes. However, it has been hard to make sure that all students get a fair and equal education when taking online practical courses. To solve this problem, a digital teaching assistant system was created. This system helps teachers and students interact better and makes it easier to show what students have learned. It also has smart features to evaluate how well students are doing in their courses, using a special method that combines different criteria.

The study found that students using this system did better academically than those using other systems. Both teachers and students liked how the system improved communication and provided detailed reports on learning. The system was also better at ensuring fairness in recommending resources, encouraging interaction, and evaluating student achievements. Overall, it helps teachers in higher engineering subjects to improve their teaching plans and support students in learning practical skills, making education more fair for everyone.

blognote: This is fun to read, just because it is so dense.  The above synopsis was derived by copying the abstract into ChatGPT, and tweaking some of the language.

blognote2: the authors created an added value to a CMS that helped with assessment and then noted that good instructional design is needed.  Still a fun read just as a challenge.

Liu, Sf., Li, J., Zhang, Hq. et al. Development and implementation of digital pedagogical support systems in the context of educational equity. Humanit Soc Sci Commun 11, 1084 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-024-03616-y