The AI generation gap: Are Gen Z students more interested in adopting generative AI such as ChatGPT in teaching and learning than their Gen X and millennial generation teachers?
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Date
2023
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Publisher
Spinger Open
Abstract
This study aimed to explore the experiences, perceptions, knowledge, concerns,
and intentions of Generation Z (Gen Z) students with Generation X (Gen X) and Generation Y (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.
Description
pp: 01-23.
Keywords
ChatGPT, Generative A, AI literacy, Risks, Advantages, Holistic competencies, Challenges, Benefits