The Learning Research Digest vol. 36
👋 Hello, fellow Learning Scientists!
Welcome to the November 2025 edition of the Learning Research Digest. The theme of research published this month is clear: AI meets intentional design. We’re seeing practitioner wisdom from the front lines, lessons in co-creation and inclusion, and evidence tied to real-world examples.
🔥 Hot Off the Research Press This Month
Researchers propose a blueprint for mapping GenAI across entire programmes—moving from “police AI use” to “plan for it.”
A study of 49 secondary students reveals how motivational pedagogical agents influence choice-making and self-regulated learning in an adaptive algebra system—with surprising differences based on prior knowledge.
A systematic review of 45 studies confirms that when AI fits the pedagogy (not just the platform), everyone wins—but universal access and ethics are non-negotiables.
A digital ethnography shows what happens when design is “in the open,” with rapid prototyping, community critique and shared wins and failures.
A practitioner’s perspective from the ground reveals what actually works in digital/blended design—co-design, accessibility, and reflective AI use.
Let’s dive in 🚀