The Impact and Integration of ChatGPT at Universities: A Study on Master’s Students and Teachers
Elwan, Huda (2025)
Elwan, Huda
2025
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202501211732
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202501211732
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This thesis investigates the impact and integration of ChatGPT in universities as part of the AI DRIVER! project at Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences. It focuses on Master’s students and educators, examining how ChatGPT affects student learning, edu-cator perspectives, and academic workflows. Key questions include educator perceptions, ethical considerations, and the influence of ChatGPT on student-teacher interactions.
The research aims to answer these questions; How to incorporate ChatGPT in education by the educators? How to ensure the ethicalness of students work when using ChatGPT? What is the impact of receiving this new tool, which is here to stay? Methodologically, the study employs a mixed-methods approach, comprising surveys for Master’s students and interviews with educators, to capture diverse viewpoints and experiences.
Findings reveal that students view ChatGPT as a productivity-enhancing tool, enabling higher-order thinking, but raise concerns about over-reliance and originality, highlighting the need for responsible usage guidelines. Educators recognize its value for routine tasks yet emphasize adapting assessments to reflect AI’s role. Ethical considerations, including balancing AI use with critical thinking skill development, remain essential.
The thesis advocates embracing ChatGPT to prepare students for AI-integrated work-places while preserving academic integrity. Recommendations include creating policies for responsible use, investing in educator training, and providing resources to guide students ethically.
The research aims to answer these questions; How to incorporate ChatGPT in education by the educators? How to ensure the ethicalness of students work when using ChatGPT? What is the impact of receiving this new tool, which is here to stay? Methodologically, the study employs a mixed-methods approach, comprising surveys for Master’s students and interviews with educators, to capture diverse viewpoints and experiences.
Findings reveal that students view ChatGPT as a productivity-enhancing tool, enabling higher-order thinking, but raise concerns about over-reliance and originality, highlighting the need for responsible usage guidelines. Educators recognize its value for routine tasks yet emphasize adapting assessments to reflect AI’s role. Ethical considerations, including balancing AI use with critical thinking skill development, remain essential.
The thesis advocates embracing ChatGPT to prepare students for AI-integrated work-places while preserving academic integrity. Recommendations include creating policies for responsible use, investing in educator training, and providing resources to guide students ethically.