Exploring the Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Teaching Practices in University of Applied Sciences : SeAMK Case
Doolwala Arambegedara, Ishani Ruwanthika Thilakaratne (2024)
2024
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202403315478
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This thesis investigates the impact of artificial intelligence on teaching tasks within the Business and Nursing degree programs at SeAMK. The research questions explore how AI influences teaching tasks, how teachers utilize AI, and which AI tools they employ. The study adopts a mixed-methods approach, involving interviews with teachers and a questionnaire distributed to all the teachers in these two degree programs.
Drawing upon the Innovation Diffusion Model and the Technology Acceptance Model in the literature review, the study examines the adoption and acceptance of AI in educational contexts. The findings reveal a scale of awareness and familiarity with AI among teachers, with ChatGPT and Bard emerging as popular AI tools for tasks such as education content creation, lecture material preparation, and research facilitation. While the majority of teachers find AI useful in enhancing their teaching practices, some express concerns regarding ethical implications, accuracy, and reliability.
The study highlights the importance of addressing ethical concerns, providing adequate training and support, and promoting a culture of responsible AI usage in education. Future research avenues include exploring the long-term implications of AI adoption on teaching and learning outcomes, investigating strategies for addressing ethical concerns, and examining the role of AI in nurturing inclusive and unbiased educational practices.
Drawing upon the Innovation Diffusion Model and the Technology Acceptance Model in the literature review, the study examines the adoption and acceptance of AI in educational contexts. The findings reveal a scale of awareness and familiarity with AI among teachers, with ChatGPT and Bard emerging as popular AI tools for tasks such as education content creation, lecture material preparation, and research facilitation. While the majority of teachers find AI useful in enhancing their teaching practices, some express concerns regarding ethical implications, accuracy, and reliability.
The study highlights the importance of addressing ethical concerns, providing adequate training and support, and promoting a culture of responsible AI usage in education. Future research avenues include exploring the long-term implications of AI adoption on teaching and learning outcomes, investigating strategies for addressing ethical concerns, and examining the role of AI in nurturing inclusive and unbiased educational practices.