Reimagining Asian Education: Transforming Classrooms with EoT, AI Assistants, and Emerging Digital Innovations
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Artificial Intelligence, Asian Education, Digital Innovation, Education of Things, Educational TechnologyAbstract
The rapid development of emerging digital technologies is transforming educational practices and creating new opportunities for classroom innovation in Asia. This study examines the role of Education of Things (EoT), artificial intelligence (AI) assistants, and emerging digital innovations in transforming Asian classrooms. A Systematic Literature Review (SLR) was conducted to synthesize relevant scholarly literature published between 2020 and 2025. The review focused on technological applications, educational benefits, implementation conditions, and challenges associated with digital transformation. The findings indicate that EoT and smart learning technologies can strengthen classroom connectivity and interaction, while AI assistants support personalized learning, immediate feedback, and differentiated instruction. Virtual reality, gamification, and other digital innovations can further improve engagement and provide more interactive learning experiences. However, technological transformation remains constrained by unequal infrastructure, limited connectivity, insufficient teacher preparedness, differences in digital and AI literacy, and concerns regarding responsible technology use. The study concludes that sustainable transformation requires alignment between technology, pedagogy, teacher capacity, student readiness, and educational equity. These findings provide insights for educators and policymakers seeking to develop inclusive, responsible, and future-ready learning environments in Asia.
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