Module 2: Personalized Learning with AI

Lesson 2.2: AI Tools for Personalized Learning (Khanmigo, CenturyTech, Squirrel AI)

Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, educators will be able to:

• Identify key AI platforms designed for personalized and adaptive learning.
• Explain how Khanmigo, CenturyTech, and Squirrel AI support differentiated instruction.
• Compare the strengths and limitations of each system.
• Select appropriate tools based on curriculum goals and student needs.
• Apply best practices for integrating AI tools into daily classroom instruction.

1.Why Use AI Tools for Personalized Learning?

While teachers naturally differentiate instruction, AI tools make personalization more scalable and consistent by:

• Tracking student progress instantly
• Adjusting learning paths without delay
• Offering targeted practice based on performance
• Supporting real-time feedback and tutoring

These tools help create classroom environments where every student progresses at an appropriate pace, whether they are struggling or excelling.

2. Overview of Featured AI Tools

These platforms all personalize learning but differ in their technical approach and depth of adaptation.

3.Khanmigo (Khan Academy)

What It Does:

Khanmigo serves as both a student tutor and a teacher planning assistant.

Key Features:

• Provides step-by-step tutoring without giving answers
• Helps teachers draft lesson plans, quizzes, and rubrics
• Suggests differentiated practice activities
• Supports conversational learning across subjects

How It Personalizes Learning:

Khanmigo analyzes learner responses and adapts hints, difficulty, and pacing.

Best Use Case:

Classrooms with Chromebooks or laptops where teachers want guided practice + instructional support.

4.CenturyTech

What It Does:

CenturyTech blends AI + cognitive science to create individualized learning pathways.

• Key Features:
• Diagnostic baseline assessments
• Adaptive content recommendations
• Real-time teacher dashboards
• Printable progress and intervention reports

How It Personalizes Learning:

Uses data-driven learning profiles to determine what each student needs next.

Best Use Case:

Schools focused on measurable progress monitoring and intervention planning.

5.Squirrel AI

What It Does:

Squirrel AI is a fully adaptive tutoring system widely used in Asia.

Key Features:

• Micro-level concept mastery tracking
• Highly customized learning sequences
• Continuous diagnostic & remediation loops

How It Personalizes Learning:

Squirrel AI breaks lessons into very small learning objectives to detect precisely where a student struggles and reteaches that skill dynamically.

Best Use Case:

Students needing intensive mastery-based remediation or acceleration.

6.Comparison Summary

7.Implementation Tips for Educators

To successfully integrate AI personalization tools:

• Begin with one platform and expand gradually.
• Introduce the tool with clear student expectations.
• Use teacher dashboards weekly to form small groups.
• Pair AI learning time with human check-ins and reflection.
• Reinforce that AI is assistance, not authority.

Supplementary Resources

• Khanmigo for Teachers
• Squirrel Ai Learning Founder Talks Revolutionizing K-12 Education For Millions Of Students
• CENTURY tech explainer

Lesson 2.2 Quiz — AI Tools for Personalized Learning (Khanmigo, CenturyTech, Squirrel AI)

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Conclusion

AI makes genuine personalized learning more achievable by helping tailor instruction to each student’s needs in real time. However, successful implementation requires thoughtful guidance from educators who can interpret data, support emotional and social learning, and ensure that AI use remains ethical and meaningful. When balanced well, AI-powered personalization leads to greater student engagement, improved learning outcomes, and more empowered teachers.

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