Supporting peer learning with artificial intelligence: a systematic literature review

Authors Bo Sichterman, Omid Noroozi, Josien Boetje, Stan van Ginkel, Hassan Khosravi, Johan Versendaal
Published in Innovations in Education and Teaching International
Publication date 2025
Research groups Betekenisvol Digitaal Innoveren
Type Article

Summary

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into peer learning has gained significant attention with demonstrated benefits in offering an overview of student characteristics, learning environment conditions, learning processes, learning outcomes, and their interplay constituting AI-supported peer learning remains lacking. This systematic review synthesises findings from 26 empirical studies published between 2010 and 2024, identified through rigorous searches in PsychInfo, ERIC, Education Research Complete, Web of Science, and Scopus databases, following a PRISMA-guided methodology. Building on Biggs’s 3P model, the review examines student characteristics, learning environment conditions, peer learning processes, and learning outcomes in the AI-driven peer learning context. The findings underscore AI’s potential to transform peer learning through responsive and adaptive interventions while addressing challenges like over-reliance and didactical design. This review offers actionable insights for scholars and educators to guide effective AI integration in peer learning settings.

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  • Bo Sichterman | Docent-onderzoeker
    Bo Sichterman
    • PhD candidate
    • Research group: Betekenisvol Digitaal Innoveren
  • Josien Boetje | Docent-onderzoeker | lectoraat Betekenisvol Digitaal Innoveren
    Josien Boetje
    • PhD candidate
    • Research group: Betekenisvol Digitaal Innoveren
  • Stan van Ginkel | Lector | Betekenisvol Digitaal Innoveren
    Stan van Ginkel
    • Lector
    • Research group: Betekenisvol Digitaal Innoveren
  • Johan Versendaal | lector | lectoraat Betekenisvol Digitaal Innoveren
    Johan Versendaal
    • Lector
    • Research group: Betekenisvol Digitaal Innoveren
Language Engels
Published in Innovations in Education and Teaching International
Year and volume 62 5
Key words peer learning, higher education, systematic reviews, artificial intelligence (AI)
Digital Object Identifier 10.1080/14703297.2025.2530118
Page range 1648-1664

Bo Sichterman

Bo Sichterman | Docent-onderzoeker

Bo Sichterman

  • PhD candidate
  • Research group: Betekenisvol Digitaal Innoveren