
ERIC Number: ED672992
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2025
Pages: 10
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Large Language Models and Intelligent Tutoring Systems: Conflicting Paradigms and Possible Solutions
Punya Mishra1; Danielle S. McNamara1; Gregory Goodwin2; Diego Zapata-Rivera3
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The advent of Large Language Models (LLMs) has fundamentally disrupted our thinking about educational technology. Their ability to engage in natural dialogue, provide contextually relevant responses, and adapt to learner needs has led many to envision them as powerful tools for personalized learning. This emergence raises important questions about their relationship with Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITS), which have long been the gold standard for computer-based personalized instruction through their structured, discipline-focused approach. While the potential for integrating these technologies is compelling, significant theoretical and practical challenges remain. This paper examines these challenges and proposes new ways of conceptualizing the relationship between LLMs and ITS to enhance both personalization and learning outcomes. [This chapter was published in: "Design Recommendations for Intelligent Tutoring Systems: Volume 12 - Generative AI in Intelligent Tutoring Systems, Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Soldier Center, Orlando, FL," 2025.]
Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
Sponsor: Institute of Education Sciences (ED)
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IES Funded: Yes
Grant or Contract Numbers: R305T240035
Department of Education Funded: Yes
Author Affiliations: 1Learning Engineering Institute, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA; 2DEVCOM Soldier Center, Simulation and Training Technology Center, Orlando, FL, USA; 3ETS Research Institute, Princeton, NJ, USA