Investigating factors of students' behavioral intentions to adopt chatbot technologies in higher education: Perspective from expanded diffusion theory of innovation

Computers in Human Behavior Reports, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 14, С. 100396 - 100396

Опубликована: Март 3, 2024

With the emergence of emerging 4IR technologies, AI application tools (chatbots) are becoming more and popular widespread in various fields, including education. This study investigates factors that influence undergraduate students' inclination to utilize tools, specifically chatbots, for educational purposes. We applied an expanded diffusion theory innovation framework examine relationships between relative advantages, compatibility, trialability, trust, perceived usefulness, ease use, behavioral intention. Data from 842 students were collected through a questionnaire using 7-point scale, findings analyzed SmartPLS 4.0.9.2 software with covariance-based structural equation model. The results confirm hypotheses regarding trust chatbots. Students who perceive benefits chatbots express strong intention use them academic perception compatibility positively influences their adoption intention, those have opportunity try out likely them, indicating importance trialability. Surprisingly, did not find direct suggesting presence other influencing or dynamics offer practical insights contribute theoretical understanding innovation. Future research can further explore these gain deeper into complexities chatbot enhance settings.

Язык: Английский

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Exploring the impact of integrating AI tools in higher education using the Zone of Proximal Development

Education and Information Technologies, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Окт. 22, 2024

Язык: Английский

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ChatGPT usage and attitudes are driven by perceptions of usefulness, ease of use, risks, and psycho-social impact: a study among university students in the UAE

Frontiers in Education, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 9

Опубликована: Авг. 7, 2024

Background The use of ChatGPT among university students has gained a recent popularity. current study aimed to assess the factors driving attitude and usage as an example generative artificial intelligence (genAI) in United Arab Emirates (UAE). Methods This cross-sectional was based on previously validated Technology Acceptance Model (TAM)-based survey instrument termed TAME-ChatGPT. self-administered e-survey distributed by emails for enrolled UAE universities during September–December 2023 using convenience-based approach. Assessment demographic academic variables, TAME-ChatGPT constructs’ roles conducted univariate followed multivariate analyses. Results final sample comprised 608 participants, 91.0% whom heard while 85.4% used before study. Univariate analysis indicated that positive associated with three constructs namely, lower perceived risks, anxiety, higher scores technology/social influence. For usage, being male, nationality, point grade average (GPA) well four usefulness, risks use, behavior/cognitive construct ease-of-use construct. In analysis, only explained variance towards (80.8%) its (76.9%). Conclusion findings is commonplace UAE. determinants included cognitive behavioral factors, ease determined These should be considered understanding motivators successful adoption genAI including education.

Язык: Английский

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The Impact of AI on the Personal and Collaborative Learning Environments in Higher Education

European Journal of Education, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 60(1)

Опубликована: Янв. 7, 2025

ABSTRACT Artificial intelligence (AI) has extensively developed, impacting different sectors of society, including higher education, and attracted the attention various educational stakeholders, leading to a growing number research on its integration into education. Hence, this systematic literature review examines impact integrating AI tools in education students' personal collaborative learning environments. Analysis 148 articles published between 2021 2024 indicates that Tools improve personalised assessments, communication engagement, scaffolding performance motivation. Additionally, they promote environment by providing peer‐learning opportunities, enhanced learner‐content interaction cooperative support. Indeed, strategies such as skills development, ethical use, academic integrity instructional content design. Acknowledged limitations include considerations, particularly privacy bias, which require ongoing attention. it is recommended create good balance AI‐mediated human environments, key area future exploration.

Язык: Английский

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Widespread use of ChatGPT and other Artificial Intelligence tools among medical students in Uganda: A cross-sectional study

PLoS ONE, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 20(1), С. e0313776 - e0313776

Опубликована: Янв. 9, 2025

Background Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer (ChatGPT) is a 175-billion-parameter natural language processing model that uses deep learning algorithms trained on vast amounts of data to generate human-like texts such as essays. Consequently, it has introduced new challenges and threats medical education. We assessed the use ChatGPT other AI tools among students in Uganda. Methods conducted descriptive cross-sectional study at four public universities Uganda from 1 st November 2023 20 th December 2023. Participants were recruited by stratified random sampling. used semi-structured questionnaire collect participants’ socio-demographics ChatGPT. Our outcome variable was tools. Data analyzed descriptively Stata version 17.0. modified Poisson regression explore association between various exposures. Results A total 564 participated. Almost all (93%) had heard about more than two-thirds (75.7%) ever Regarding used, majority (72.2%) ChatGPT, followed SnapChat (14.9%), Bing (11.5%), Bard (6.9%). Most complete assignments (55.5%), preparing for tutorials (39.9%), exams (34.8%) research writing (24.8%). Students also reported nonacademic purposes including emotional support, recreation, spiritual growth. Older 31% less likely compared younger ones (Adjusted Prevalence Ratio (aPR):0.69; 95% CI: [0.62, 0.76]). Makerere University 66% Gulu (aPR:1.66; CI:[1.64, 1.69]). Conclusion The widespread both academic non-academic purposes. Younger older students. There need promote literacy institutions empower with essential skills digital age. Further, educators should assume are using adjust their way teaching setting suit this reality. adds further evidence existing voices calling regulatory frameworks

Язык: Английский

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Strategic goals for artificial intelligence integration among STEM academics and undergraduates in African higher education: a systematic review

Discover Education, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 3(1)

Опубликована: Сен. 13, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Exploring medical students’ intention to use of ChatGPT from a programming course: a grounded theory study in China

BMC Medical Education, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 25(1)

Опубликована: Фев. 8, 2025

Язык: Английский

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A systematic literature review of attitudes, intentions and behaviours of teaching academics pertaining to AI and generative AI (GenAI) in higher education: An analysis of GenAI adoption using the UTAUT framework

Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Дек. 16, 2024

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has outpaced existing research and regulatory frameworks in higher education, leading to varied institutional responses. Although some educators institutions have embraced AI generative (GenAI), other individuals remain cautious. This systematic literature review explored teaching academics' attitudes, perceptions intentions towards GenAI, identifying perceived benefits obstacles. Utilising the unified theory acceptance use technology framework, this study reveals positive attitudes AI's efficiency enhancement, but also significant concerns about academic integrity, accuracy, reliability, skill development need for comprehensive training policies. These findings underscore necessity support navigate integration GenAI tertiary education. Implications practice or policy: Attitudes are diverse with recognising raising ethical practical concerns. indicate a more understanding dialogue within communities. Academics' these technologies contingent upon robust guidelines supportive Institutional shape behaviours. scarcity formal training, policy currently limits effective integration.

Язык: Английский

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Pharmacy students’ perception and knowledge of chat-based artificial intelligence tools at a Nigerian University

BMC Medical Education, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 24(1)

Опубликована: Окт. 31, 2024

Chat-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, such as ChatGPT®, are becoming integral to various aspects of pharmacy education. However, their integration into the curriculum faces challenges due students' varying levels knowledge and perceptions. This study aimed evaluate perception chat-based AI tools at Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria (ABUAD). It also assessed familiarity with these usage patterns. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted from March April 2024 among undergraduate students, selected through random sampling. Student categorised good or poor while grouped positive negative. Data analysis using Statistical Product Service Solutions version 27. total 252 students participated in this majority being female (72.2%). Most (88%, n = 222) were familiar ChatGPT® most commonly used (82.8%) for assignments studying. Students generally showed a 85.3% believing it enhances academic performance. Concerns raised about potential distractions (65.7%) risk dishonesty (65.1%). prior education (p < 0.001), higher 0.011), awareness 0.001) demonstrated significantly scores. Pharmacy ABUAD perceptions towards its use. The underscores need integrate address gaps better prepare future technological advancements.

Язык: Английский

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Utilisation of ChatGPT and other Artificial Intelligence tools among medical faculty in Uganda: a cross-sectional study

MedEdPublish, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 14, С. 245 - 245

Опубликована: Янв. 23, 2025

Background ChatGPT is a large language model that uses deep learning techniques to generate human-like texts. has the potential revolutionize medical education as it acts an interactive virtual tutor and personalized assistant. We assessed use of other Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools among faculty in Uganda. Methods conducted descriptive cross-sectional study at four public universities Uganda from November December 2023. Participants were recruited consecutively. used semi-structured questionnaire collect data on participants’ socio-demographics AI such ChatGPT. Our outcome variable was tools. Data analyzed Stata version 17.0. Results 224 faculty, majority [75% (167/224)] male. The median age (interquartile range) 41 years (34–50). Almost all [90% (202/224)] had ever heard Over 63% (120/224) most commonly (56.3%) Quill Bot (7.1%). Fifty-six for research writing, 37 summarizing information, 28 proofreading work, setting exams or assignments. Forty non-academic purposes like recreation new skills. Faculty older than 50 40% less likely compared those aged 24 35 (Adjusted Prevalence Ratio (aPR):0.60; 95% Confidence Interval (CI): [0.45, 0.80]). Conclusion high Older (>50 years) younger faculty. Training education, formal policies, guidelines are needed adequately prepare integration education.

Язык: Английский

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