This study aimed to explore the experiences, perceptions, knowledge, concerns, and intentions of Gen Z students with Gen X and Gen Y teachers regarding the use of generative AI (GenAI) in higher education. A sample of students and teachers were recruited to investigate the above using a survey consisting of both open and closed questions. The findings showed that Gen Z participants were generally optimistic about the potential benefits of GenAI, including enhanced productivity, efficiency, and personalized learning, and expressed intentions to use GenAI for various educational purposes. Gen X and Gen Y teachers acknowledged the potential benefits of GenAI but expressed heightened concerns about overreliance, ethical and pedagogical implications, emphasizing the need for proper guidelines and policies to ensure responsible use of the technology. The study highlighted the importance of combining technology with traditional teaching methods to provide a more effective learning experience. Implications of the findings include the need to develop evidence-based guidelines and policies for GenAI integration, foster critical thinking and digital literacy skills among students, and promote responsible use of GenAI technologies in higher education.
翻译:本研究旨在探讨Z世代学生与X世代和Y世代教师,在高等教育中使用生成式AI(GenAI)的经历、认知、知识、关注点和意图。研究通过包含开放性和封闭性问题的调查问卷,招募了学生和教师样本进行考察。结果显示,Z世代参与者普遍对GenAI的潜在益处持乐观态度,包括提升生产力、效率和个性化学习,并表达了将GenAI用于多种教育目的的意愿。X世代和Y世代教师承认GenAI的潜在益处,但对过度依赖、伦理及教学法影响表达了高度关注,强调需要制定适当的指导方针和政策以确保技术的负责任使用。研究强调了将技术与传统教学方法相结合,以提供更有效学习体验的重要性。研究启示包括:需制定基于证据的GenAI整合指南与政策,培养学生的批判性思维和数字素养能力,以及在高等教育中促进GenAI技术的负责任使用。