[论文解读] 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?

Cecilia Ka Yuk Chan, Katherine K. W. Lee|arXiv (Cornell University)|May 4, 2023

Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education被引用 32

一句话总结

Gen Z 学生总体对 GenAI 的好处持乐观态度，并计划在教育中使用 AI；而 Gen X/Gen Y 教师承认其好处，但担心过度依赖与伦理问题，呼吁制定指南。

ABSTRACT

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.

研究动机与目标

• 理解 Gen Z 学生在高等教育中对 GenAI 的体验、认知、知识、担忧与意图。
• 比较 Gen Z 学生的观点与 Gen X 和 Gen Y 教师在教学与学习中对 GenAI 的利益与风险的看法。
• 识别诸如过度依赖、伦理/教学影响等关键担忧。
• 提出政策、指南与技能发展需求，以支持在教育中负责任地整合 GenAI。

提出的方法

• 招募一组 Gen Z 学生和 Gen X/Gen Y 教师。
• 发放包含开放式与封闭式问题的问卷，以捕捉体验、认知、知识和担忧。
• 分析回答以识别乐观态度、感知利益，以及将 GenAI 用于教育目的的意图。
• 对照学生与教师的回答，以揭示代际差异对态度和关切的不同影响。
• 综合研究结果，提出关于 GenAI 融入教育的指南和政策含义。

实验结果

研究问题

• RQ1 Gen Z 学生在高等教育中对 GenAI 使用的体验、认知、知识、担忧和意图是什么？
• RQ2 与 Gen Z 学生相比，Gen X 和 Gen Y 教师在教学与学习中对 GenAI 的利益和担忧有何不同看法？
• RQ3 在高等教育中实现负责任的 GenAI 融合的关键伦理、教学和政策含义是什么？

主要发现

• Gen Z 学生普遍对 GenAI 的好处持乐观态度，如提高生产力、效率和个性化学习。
• Gen Z 学生表达了在多种教育场景中使用 GenAI 的意图。
• Gen X 和 Gen Y 教师承认 GenAI 的好处，但对过度依赖和伦理/教学影响表示担忧。
• 参与者强调需要恰当的指南与政策，以确保负责任的 GenAI 使用，并强调将技术与传统教学方法结合的重要性。