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ORIGINAL RESEARCH article

Front. Educ.
Sec. Digital Education
Volume 10 - 2025 | doi: 10.3389/feduc.2025.1464030
This article is part of the Research Topic Patterns of technology-enhanced digital literacy of older adults View all 4 articles

Artificial Intelligence in Education: Advancing Educational Digital Inclusion for Adults Older with Diverse Neuromuscular Conditions

Provisionally accepted
Paula Valencia Paula Valencia 1Hilderman Cardona Rodas Hilderman Cardona Rodas 1Jovani Alberto Jimenez Builes Jovani Alberto Jimenez Builes 2*
  • 1 Universidad de Medellín, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
  • 2 National University of Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia

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    This research evaluates the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) interventions in promoting digital inclusion for older adults with neuromuscular conditions, aligning with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 for equitable education. Using a mixed-methods approach, we combined quantitative measures of digital literacy and engagement with qualitative insights into user experiences. The findings reveal statistically significant advancements in digital literacy (p < 0.001) and engagement metrics (p < 0.01), highlighting the transformative potential of adaptive learning platforms, virtual reality applications, and interactive mobile tools tailored for this population. Participants reported increased confidence and empowerment, emphasizing the importance of user-centered design and accessibility in technology development. While the study demonstrates short-term benefits, it acknowledges limitations, including a small sample size (n=30) and the absence of longitudinal data. Future research should explore scalable implementations and long-term impacts, particularly for broader demographic groups and other disability types. These insights provide actionable recommendations for educators, developers, and policymakers aiming to reduce the digital divide and foster inclusive education. 2023; Siddiqi, 2024). For older adults with neuromuscular conditions, these barriers can include difficulties in using technological devices, accessibility issues on digital platforms, and a lack of appropriate adaptations to their specific needs (Pini et al., 2021;Zaman, 2022;Bertolazzi et al., 2024). These obstacles not only hinder effective learning but also negatively affect their social, cultural, and emotional well-being, contributing to greater social disconnection and isolation (Lapierre et al., 2024;Mishra et al., 2024).The role of AI in this context is crucial. AI-driven technologies, such as adaptive learning platforms, virtual reality simulations, and interactive mobile applications, have the potential to personalize and enhance learning experiences (Rane

    Keywords: Educational Digital Inclusion, artificial intelligence, older adults, Diverse Neuromuscular Conditions, Active aging, Digital Literacy, Educational Technology

    Received: 13 Jul 2024; Accepted: 07 Jan 2025.

    Copyright: © 2025 Valencia, Cardona Rodas and Jimenez Builes. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

    * Correspondence: Jovani Alberto Jimenez Builes, National University of Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia

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