Southeast Asia Journal on Open and Distance Learning
Vol. 3 No. 01 (2025): Artificial Intelligence: Pedagogical Innovation, Academic Analysis, Innovation

SmartLearnBot Artificial Intelligence as a Pedagogical Innovation in Teacher Education

HARIKRISHNAN, HEMANATHAN (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Jul 2025

Abstract

This paper presents the development and evaluation of SmartLearnBot, an AI-powered chatbot designed to support digital learning among pre-service teachers enrolled in the Foundation Programme for the Bachelor of Teaching (PPISMP). The chatbot was embedded with content from two compulsory courses, Introduction to Education Studies (GPPP1092) and Fundamentals of Digital Learning (GAPD1032). The aim of this innovation was to provide a responsive, interactive, and accessible learning platform to enhance student engagement and comprehension. The research involved 100 students from two teacher education institutes in Kuala Lumpur. A pre-test and post-test design was employed using structured questionnaires. Results showed a significant increase in students’ understanding, with mean scores rising from 58.6% to 82.4%. Students also reported high satisfaction and a willingness to recommend the tool to peers. The study concludes that SmartLearnBot is a practical and scalable pedagogical innovation aligned with 21st-century learning goals. It is recommended for wider adoption in teacher training programmes to promote flexible, technology-driven instruction.

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Humanities Education Mathematics Other

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This journal was launched as an effort to build the academic environment on open and distance learning, especially in southeast asia region. Furthermore, the scope of this journal is focusing on the development as well as the good practice of open and distance learning and the use of technology in ...