Author(s)

LiShan Lv

Affiliation(s)

School of Foreign Study, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, Guangdong, China.

Corresponding Author

LiShan Lv

ABSTRACT

With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and educational technology, smart courses have emerged as a transformative force in reshaping English language teaching (ELT) pedagogy in higher education globally. This paper explores the impact of smart courses on ELT pedagogy by first reviewing the development of smart courses and distinguishing them from traditional online learning platforms such as MOOCs and Coursera. It then analyzes the revolutionary changes brought by AI empowerment, focusing on three dimensions: reform in AI-enabled education, the specific impacts on teaching pedagogy (encompassing teachers, students, and management and evaluation), and the overall influence on higher education. Finally, the study also raises some concerns about future research of smart courses.

KEYWORDS

AI-enabled smart course; English language teaching; Higher education; Pedagogy; AI empowerment

CITE THIS PAPER

LiShan Lv. The influence of AI-enabled smart courses on the teaching pedagogy in higher education. Trends in Social Sciences and Humanities Research. 2025, 3(7): 59-62. DOI: https://doi.org/10.61784/tsshr3195.

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