REVIEW OF AI IN EDUCATION: TRANSFORMING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS IN AFRICA DOI Creative Commons

Onyebuchi Nneamaka Chisom,

Chika Chioma Unachukwu,

Blessing Osawaru

et al.

International Journal of Applied Research in Social Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 5(10), P. 637 - 654

Published: Jan. 15, 2024

This study analyses artificial intelligence (AI's) impact on education in Africa, focusing personalized learning, technology integration, and challenges educational development. review explores the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) reshaping landscapes across Africa. As continent strives for inclusive quality education, AI emerges as a potent tool with potential to address challenges, enhance learning outcomes, bridge existing gaps. The delves into various applications ranging from experiences adaptive assessment methodologies, examines their diverse environments. It gives an overview current state highlights disparities access, quality, infrastructure. also investigates innovative ways which technologies are being integrated systems. AI-powered platforms, virtual tutors, intelligent content delivery systems analyzed effectiveness catering needs students continent. addresses overcoming language barriers, promoting literacy, fostering digital skills Moreover, it facilitating teacher support, professional development, administrative tasks, thereby contributing overall improvement ecosystem. Ethical considerations, privacy concerns, divide critically examined ensure that integration aligns ethical standards promotes equitable access. Case studies pilot projects African countries presented illustrate successful implementations, faced, lessons learned. Furthermore, discusses importance collaborative efforts involving governments, institutions, developers, private sector. Policy recommendations strategic initiatives explored guide responsible sustainable socio-economic cultural contexts prevalent In conclusion, synthesizes offering insights its revolutionize power addressing culture continuous is underscored, paving way more inclusive, accessible, landscape context. Keywords: Intelligence, Education, Transform Learning, Environments,

Language: Английский

Students’ voices on generative AI: perceptions, benefits, and challenges in higher education DOI Creative Commons
Cecilia Ka Yuk Chan, Wenjie Hu

International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 20(1)

Published: July 16, 2023

Abstract This study explores university students’ perceptions of generative AI (GenAI) technologies, such as ChatGPT, in higher education, focusing on familiarity, their willingness to engage, potential benefits and challenges, effective integration. A survey 399 undergraduate postgraduate students from various disciplines Hong Kong revealed a generally positive attitude towards GenAI teaching learning. Students recognized the for personalized learning support, writing brainstorming assistance, research analysis capabilities. However, concerns about accuracy, privacy, ethical issues, impact personal development, career prospects, societal values were also expressed. According John Biggs’ 3P model, student significantly influence approaches outcomes. By understanding perceptions, educators policymakers can tailor technologies address needs while promoting Insights this inform policy development around integration into education. addressing concerns, create well-informed guidelines strategies responsible implementation tools, ultimately enhancing experiences

Language: Английский

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662

A comprehensive AI policy education framework for university teaching and learning DOI Creative Commons
Cecilia Ka Yuk Chan

International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 20(1)

Published: July 6, 2023

Abstract This study aims to develop an AI education policy for higher by examining the perceptions and implications of text generative technologies. Data was collected from 457 students 180 teachers staff across various disciplines in Hong Kong universities, using both quantitative qualitative research methods. Based on findings, proposes Ecological Education Policy Framework address multifaceted integration university teaching learning. framework is organized into three dimensions: Pedagogical, Governance, Operational. The Pedagogical dimension concentrates improve learning outcomes, while Governance tackles issues related privacy, security, accountability. Operational addresses matters concerning infrastructure training. fosters a nuanced understanding academic settings, ensuring that stakeholders are aware their responsibilities can take appropriate actions accordingly.

Language: Английский

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554

Shaping the Future of Education: Exploring the Potential and Consequences of AI and ChatGPT in Educational Settings DOI Creative Commons
Simone Grassini

Education Sciences, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(7), P. 692 - 692

Published: July 7, 2023

Over the last decade, technological advancements, especially artificial intelligence (AI), have significantly transformed educational practices. Recently, development and adoption of Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT), particularly OpenAI’s ChatGPT, has sparked considerable interest. The unprecedented capabilities these models, such as generating humanlike text facilitating automated conversations, broad implications in various sectors, including education health. Despite their immense potential, concerns regarding widespread use opacity been raised within scientific community. latest version GPT series, displayed remarkable proficiency, passed US bar law exam, amassed over a million subscribers shortly after its launch. However, impact on sector elicited mixed reactions, with some educators heralding it progressive step others raising alarms potential to reduce analytical skills promote misconduct. This paper aims delve into discussions, exploring problems associated applying advanced AI models education. It builds extant literature contributes understanding how technologies reshape norms “new gold rush” era.

Language: Английский

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546

What ChatGPT means for universities: Perceptions of scholars and students DOI Open Access
Mehmet Fırat

Journal of Applied Learning & Teaching, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 6(1)

Published: April 19, 2023

This study investigates the implications of ChatGPT, an AI-powered language model, for students and universities by examining perceptions scholars students. The responses seven 14 PhD from four countries – Turkey, Sweden, Canada Australia are analysed using a thematic content analysis approach. Nine key themes emerge findings. According to their frequency recurrence, these are: “Evolution learning education systems”, “changing role educators”, “impact on assessment evaluation”, “ethical social considerations”, “future work employability”, “personalized learning”, “digital literacy AI integration”, “AI as extension human brain”, “importance characteristics”. potential benefits in well challenges barriers that may arise its integration discussed context existing literature. Based findings, suggestions future research include further exploration ethical education, development strategies manage privacy concerns, investigation how educational institutions can best prepare technologies. paper concludes emphasizing importance understanding opportunities associated with higher need continued this area.

Language: Английский

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267

Embracing the future of Artificial Intelligence in the classroom: the relevance of AI literacy, prompt engineering, and critical thinking in modern education DOI Creative Commons
Yoshija Walter

International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 21(1)

Published: Feb. 26, 2024

Abstract The present discussion examines the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in educational settings, focusing on necessity for AI literacy, prompt engineering proficiency, and enhanced critical thinking skills. introduction into education marks a significant departure from conventional teaching methods, offering personalized learning support diverse requirements, including students with special needs. However, this integration presents challenges, need comprehensive educator training curriculum adaptation to align societal structures. literacy is identified as crucial, encompassing an understanding technologies their broader impacts. Prompt highlighted key skill eliciting specific responses systems, thereby enriching experiences promoting thinking. There detailed analysis strategies embedding these skills within curricula pedagogical practices. This discussed through case-study based Swiss university narrative literature review, followed by practical suggestions how implement classroom.

Language: Английский

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176

Exploring the potential of artificial intelligence tools in educational measurement and assessment DOI Open Access
Valentine Joseph Owan,

Kinsgley Bekom Abang,

Delight Omoji Idika

et al.

Eurasia Journal of Mathematics Science and Technology Education, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 19(8), P. em2307 - em2307

Published: June 21, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming various industries, and education no exception. Rapid advancements in AI technology have become essential for educators educational assessment professionals to enhance teaching learning experiences. AI-powered tools provide numerous benefits, including improving the accuracy efficiency of assessments, generating personalized feedback students, enabling teachers adapt their strategies meet unique needs each student. Therefore, has potential revolutionize way delivered assessed, ultimately leading better outcomes students. This paper explores applications measurement assessment. Specifically, it discusses integration large language models classroom assessment, specific areas such as test purpose determination specification, developing, blueprint, item generation/development, preparation instructions, assembly/selection, administration, scoring, interpretation results, analysis/appraisal, reporting. It analyses role AI-based challenges using Finally, presents address these effectiveness In conclusion, benefits limitations. As such, educators, policymakers, stakeholders must work together develop that maximize while mitigating associated risks. The application can transform education, improve outcomes, equip students with skills needed succeed 21st century.

Language: Английский

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163

REVOLUTIONIZING EDUCATION THROUGH AI: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF ENHANCING LEARNING EXPERIENCES DOI Creative Commons

Oseremi Onesi-Ozigagun,

Yinka James Ololade,

Nsisong Louis Eyo-Udo

et al.

International Journal of Applied Research in Social Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 6(4), P. 589 - 607

Published: April 10, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the landscape of education, offering innovative solutions to enhance learning experiences. This review provides a comprehensive overview how AI revolutionizing focusing on its impact outcomes, teaching methodologies, and overall educational ecosystem. The adoption in education has led personalized experiences tailored individual student needs. AI-powered adaptive systems analyze performance data create customized paths, ensuring that students receive content at their pace level understanding. approach improves engagement academic performance. also reshaping providing educators with tools streamline administrative tasks instructional strategies. can automate grading, interactive lessons, provide real-time feedback students. allows teachers focus more facilitating developing critical thinking skills Furthermore, assessment process, moving beyond traditional exams dynamic insightful evaluation methods. responses real-time, immediate insights into comprehension progress. integration extends functions, such as enrollment, scheduling, resource allocation. optimize these processes, leading efficient effective management institutions. Despite numerous benefits challenges remain, including concerns about privacy, algorithmic bias, need for teacher training. Addressing will be crucial maximizing potential equitable access quality all. In conclusion, by enhancing experiences, optimizing processes. As continues evolve, expected grow, new opportunities improve outcomes prepare success digital age. Keywords: Revolutionizing, AI, Enhancing, Learning, Experiences.

Language: Английский

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110

ChatGPT in physics education: A pilot study on easy-to-implement activities DOI Creative Commons
Philipp Bitzenbauer

Contemporary Educational Technology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(3), P. ep430 - ep430

Published: April 11, 2023

Large language models, such as ChatGPT, have great potential to enhance learning and support teachers, but they must be used with care tackle limitations biases. This paper presents two easy-to-implement examples of how ChatGPT can in physics classrooms foster critical thinking skills at the secondary school level. A pilot study (n=53) examining implementation these found that intervention had a positive impact on students’ perceptions an increase agreement statements related its benefits incorporation into their daily lives.

Language: Английский

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100

Exploring the role of intrinsic motivation in ChatGPT adoption to support active learning: An extension of the technology acceptance model DOI Creative Commons
Chung Yee Lai, Kwok Yip Cheung, Chee Seng Chan

et al.

Computers and Education Artificial Intelligence, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 5, P. 100178 - 100178

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

ChatGPT, a powerful artificial intelligence chatbot, has great potential for active learning because of its ability to generate instant responses academic inquiries and foster spontaneous interactions. This exploratory study investigated the roles intrinsic motivation factors technology acceptance model that influence ChatGPT among undergraduates in Hong Kong. Using structural equation modeling approach, we examined extended context higher education. self-report questionnaires, obtained useful from 473 undergraduate students Kong July 2023. The reliability validity data were measured using confirmatory factor analysis, followed by path analysis investigate hypotheses proposed model. We identified as strongest motivator use intention. Consistent with prior literature on acceptance, perceived usefulness was found be strong predictor behavioral In contrast extant research, findings indicate no significant relationship between ease Neither nor mediators These highlight effect supporting students' learning. They also provide inspiration developers educationalists regarding importance extrinsic (perceived usefulness) promoting broader chatbots educational context. Efforts should made improve positive subjective experiences response quality ChatGPT.

Language: Английский

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89

ChatGPT in education: a discourse analysis of worries and concerns on social media DOI
Lingyao Li, Zihui Ma, Lizhou Fan

et al.

Education and Information Technologies, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 29(9), P. 10729 - 10762

Published: Oct. 11, 2023

Language: Английский

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