DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.187792.1 ISSN: 2046-1402

AI-Supported Literacy Ecosystems in Elementary Education: Preparing Future Skills for Lifelong Learning and Vocational Development

Arik Umi Pujiastuti, Ali Mustadi, Kastam Syamsi, Evita Widiyati, Alfiyandri Alfiyandri, Rafiuddin Rafiuddin, Ahmad Niayatulloh, Firstian Angger Aprilio, Dewi Puji Rahayu
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This study examines how AI-supported literacy ecosystems contribute to future skills development, lifelong learning competence, and vocational readiness among elementary school students. It proposes an integrated framework positioning literacy ecosystems as foundations for future-oriented learning in the age of artificial intelligence. A sequential explanatory mixed-methods design was employed. Quantitative data were collected from 368 students in six elementary schools implementing AI-supported literacy programs and analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). Qualitative data were gathered through interviews and focus group discussions involving 24 students, teachers, school leaders, and parents. Thematic analysis was used to explain the quantitative results. AI-Supported Literacy Ecosystems significantly influenced Future Skills Development (β = 0.687, p < 0.001), Lifelong Learning Competence (β = 0.534, p < 0.001), and Vocational Readiness (β = 0.234, p < 0.05). Future Skills Development significantly predicted Lifelong Learning Competence (β = 0.423, p < 0.001) and Vocational Readiness (β = 0.456, p < 0.001), while Lifelong Learning Competence positively influenced Vocational Readiness (β = 0.389, p < 0.001). The model explained 69.8% of the variance in vocational readiness. Qualitative findings identified adaptive learning, personalized feedback, collaborative literacy activities, and self-directed learning as key explanatory mechanisms. Schools should develop comprehensive AI-supported literacy ecosystems that promote personalization, collaboration, learner autonomy, and equitable access to strengthen future workforce readiness. This study extends educational ecosystem theory by integrating literacy ecosystems, future skills, lifelong learning competence, and vocational readiness into a unified framework for elementary education.

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