Student Perspectives on AI
Students are increasingly interacting with artificial intelligence in their academic and personal lives. Many see AI as a revolutionary tool that can improve their learning experiences, make their studies more efficient, and equip them for future careers in an AI-centric world.
They value AI’s capacity to offer personalised learning, support research, and provide innovative solutions to educational challenges. However, students also voice concerns about the ethical issues surrounding AI, its potential to widen inequalities, and the necessity for proper guidance and training to use AI effectively and responsibly.
In this section we explore student perspectives on AI, both at Queen’s and beyond.
What are Queen's students saying about AI?
A range of Queen’s students recently shared their views on AI’s pivotal role in education, emphasising the usefulness of tools like ChatGPT, as well as various photo and video generation apps. They highlight AI’s benefits in literature review, idea generation, and study support, acknowledging its relevance in today’s world.
Watch the video to discover a range of perspectives on how AI is transforming education.
Listen to Queen's Student Podcasts on AI
Explore the world of AI through our evolving podcast collection. In the two podcast episodes Professor Phil Hanna (Dean of Education) talks to two Queen’s students, Faith Wallace (School of Psychology) and Yakunat Sankey (Ulster Business School). In their discussions they offer their perspectives on using AI as a student and discuss how AI may impact their future careers.
Listen to the podcasts below, and check back soon for new episodes and more exciting discussions.
Link to Exploring Perspectives of AI among Students podcast
Link to Navigating the Future of Students with AI Skills podcast
Student Perceptions of Gen AI - A Jisc Report
Jisc have been gathering student views on Generative AI since 2023. The latest report, published in May 2024 ‘Student Perceptions of Generative AI’, provides insights into how student engagement with generative AI has evolved. Based on discussions with over 200 students from UK colleges and universities, the report highlights several key developments:
Collaborative Learning: Students are increasingly using generative AI as a collaborative tool to support active learning and critical thinking.
Curriculum Integration and AI Skills: There’s a growing demand to integrate generative AI across curricula, reflecting its relevance in today’s AI-driven world.
Ethical and Accessibility Concerns: Students are becoming more aware of issues related to equity, bias, and accessibility in AI.
Institutional Support: Learners expect comprehensive integration of generative AI in education, with educators proficient in its use and policies that ensure fair and effective AI-enhanced learning environments.
