Educational Transformations in the Digital Age: The Mediating Role of Smart Learning in the Academic Performance of University Students

Laura-Pumaleque L.Y.; Cuti-Saico D.F.; Mendoza M.F.; Medina K.P.; Vargas M.E. · Espacio, Tiempo y Educacion (2025) · DOI: 10.14516/5927bk58

Resumen

Technological advances are completely redefining education worldwide, leaving traditional forms of teaching and learning behind. This study aims to analyze the mediating role of intelligent learning in the relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and social networks (SN) in the academic performance (AP) of university students. To this end, a quantitative, cross-sectional, non-experimental, and explanatory approach was applied, surveying 426 students. AFE was used to evaluate the quality of the constructs, and a causal model was developed using PLS-SEM, confirming the hypotheses with the bootstrapping technique. The results show that intelligent learning acts as a significant and positive mediator between artificial intelligence and social media in academic performance. In addition, AI and SM have direct positive effects, although the influence of SM is to a lesser degree. Despite the significant advantages, the successful integration of technologies such as AI and SM in education depends on moderate and conscious use. It is important to foster adaptive skills and create educational environments that promote the strategic use of digital tools as part of the revolution in traditional teaching.

Instituciones: Universidad Nacional de San Agustín de Arequipa