Digital Learning Outcomes: A Study on the Impact of EdTech and AI in Government and Private Schools

Abstract

This research investigates how educational tools like Augmented Reality (AR), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and mobile apps affect how well students in Karachi schools learn. 250 students and teachers of science and math in grades 5–10 were surveyed for the study. The results showed that these tools can make learning more fun and involved. When compared to their public-school peers, students in private schools said they used these tools more and did better on learning outcomes. Researchers found a weak but positive link between using AI and AR tools and doing well in school. The best link was found in mobile learning interest. A problem that was found in the study was that not all students had the same access to gadgets and the internet. It also said that teachers needed more training. The results show that these tools can help students learn, but only if they are used correctly and everyone has equal access to them. Some problems with the study are that it only looked at schools in Karachi, used self-reported poll data, and only observed for a short time. The study's conclusion is that smart use of technology, along with better facilities and teacher training, is necessary to make learning settings that work well for everyone.

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Karachi, Augmented Reality