2023 Volume 3 Issue 1 Pages Inv-p003
This study aimed to provide a comprehensive analysis of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) environment for customized learning in elementary and secondary schools in South Korea, focusing on the initiative of one personal computer (PC) per student. Despite the country’s advanced digital infrastructure, which includes resources such as the Edunet platform, with extensive customized teaching content and functionalities, both the device-to-student ratio (0.34 devices per student) and students’ ICT usage in class were relatively low. One key reason for this low ratio and usage is the teacher-centric approach to ICT in classrooms compared with other countries. Such an approach can diminish student autonomy in personalized learning and lead to superficial customization. Although artificial intelligence (AI) powered assessments from AI digital textbooks may facilitate customized learning through analyzing student learning records starting in 2025, these challenges are unlikely to be resolved automatically. Enhancing teachers’ skills in designing individualized learning plans, providing personalized guidance for teachers, and fostering collaborative learning among students is necessary to address these issues.
