In this session of ATAIN we have a presentation from Dr. Francesca Benocci and Stella McIntosh from He Herenga Waka / Victoria University Wellington.
Their topic is 'Student Perceptions of AI: Reshaping Pedagogical Approaches in NZ' Poll of participants indicate that AI provides both opportunities and challenges with AI.
Began with the challenges posed by AI - raising critical concerns around equity and learning and students are increasing using AI - not always to the betterment of their learning. Therefore important to find out how students use AI to move beyond reactive responses towards thoughtful engagement with AI.
Used anonymous survey and based on a Australian survey across 8 universities. Used Menti,com to run through some of the items in the survey. Questions cover perceptions on AI, its usefulness and harm.
Sample of just under 600 students. Mixed results with 83.4% were sceptical, 80.2% were worried, 49,8% optimistic and 51.6% excited. These are all lower than those from the Australian survey.
68% experienced stress and 63.8% felt shame :(
Students used AI to 'make things faster', Helps me when I am stuck, makes things easier, reduces my stress.
Shared things that discourage their use.
Students report using AI to edit and improve writing, brainstorm ideas, summarise materials, step-step by teaching, finding information, code/formula check, generate written answers, transcribe lectures and complete assessments.
Only small numbers of students use AI to help with part or all of the assessment.
Discussion on one challenge/question and one opportunity or possibility.
A quick wrap-up closed the session. In summary, students will use AI anyway, it is important to provide guidance as at the moment, it is very hit and miss.
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