AI Paradox in Higher Education: Understanding Over-Reliance, Its Impact, and Sustainable Integration
Abstract
Rapid
AI
development
has
significantly
changed
education.
This
study
explored
factors
influencing
educators'
over-reliance
on
AI,
the
consequences
of
dependency,
and
strategies
to
balance
use
in
higher
A
qualitative
approach
using
semi-structured
interviews
focus
groups
collected
data
from
46
diverse
participants.
Thematic
analysis
revealed
driving
dependency—including
academic
reputation,
self-efficacy,
institutional
policies—and
such
as
skills
atrophy,
procrastination,
social
fragmentation.
Findings
suggest
hybrid
intelligence
balanced
teaching
can
be
beneficial.
Limitations
include
a
small
sample,
future
research
should
target
larger,
more
populations.
Опубликована: Апрель 15, 2025
Язык: Английский
