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INSIGHTS INTO STUDENT PERCEPTIONS INVESTIGATING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AI TOOL USABILITY IN IRISH HIGHER EDUCATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gdpmr.2023(VI-II).05      10.31703/gdpmr.2023(VI-II).05      Published : Jun 2023

Insights into Student Perceptions: Investigating Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tool Usability in Irish Higher Education at the University of Limerick

Abstract

    This research study scrutinizes the perception of Artificial Intelligence (AI) utilities, particularly focusing on the student cohort at the University of Limerick, Republic of Ireland. The research aims to compile an exhaustive assortment of both affirmative and critical perspectives to construct a holistic comprehension of the students' viewpoints. Utilizing a quantitative research design that entails the distribution of survey questionnaires to a sample size of 120 students spanning multiple departments and faculties, of which 93 students responded. The survey questionnaire consists of 9 questions meticulously structured to procure insights into the students' opinions with AI utilities like Chat GPT. The findings are highlighting the strengths and shortcomings of AI tools in education and critical thinking, suggesting potential areas of enhancement. It is illuminating the interplay of hope and fear among the students in relation to the use of AI tools in their educational journey and critical thinking with learning.

    AI Tools, Chat GPT, Student Perceptions, Education, University of Limerick, Quantitative Study

    (1) Muhammad Irfan
    PhD Scholar, School of English, Irish and Communication, University of Limerick, Ireland.
    (2) Liam Murray
    Head of TESOL and Linguistics, University of Limerick, Ireland.
    (3) Sajjad Ali
    Assistant Professor, Department of Journalism & Mass Communication, University of Malakand, Chakdara, KP, Pakistan.
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APA

    APA : Irfan, M., Murray, L., & Ali, S. (2023). Insights into Student Perceptions: Investigating Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tool Usability in Irish Higher Education at the University of Limerick. Global Digital & Print Media Review, VI(II), 48-63. https://doi.org/10.31703/gdpmr.2023(VI-II).05

CHICAGO

    CHICAGO : Irfan, Muhammad, Liam Murray, and Sajjad Ali. 2023. "Insights into Student Perceptions: Investigating Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tool Usability in Irish Higher Education at the University of Limerick." Global Digital & Print Media Review, VI (II): 48-63 doi: 10.31703/gdpmr.2023(VI-II).05

HARVARD

    HARVARD : IRFAN, M., MURRAY, L. & ALI, S. 2023. Insights into Student Perceptions: Investigating Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tool Usability in Irish Higher Education at the University of Limerick. Global Digital & Print Media Review, VI, 48-63.

MHRA

    MHRA : Irfan, Muhammad, Liam Murray, and Sajjad Ali. 2023. "Insights into Student Perceptions: Investigating Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tool Usability in Irish Higher Education at the University of Limerick." Global Digital & Print Media Review, VI: 48-63

MLA

    MLA : Irfan, Muhammad, Liam Murray, and Sajjad Ali. "Insights into Student Perceptions: Investigating Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tool Usability in Irish Higher Education at the University of Limerick." Global Digital & Print Media Review, VI.II (2023): 48-63 Print.

OXFORD

    OXFORD : Irfan, Muhammad, Murray, Liam, and Ali, Sajjad (2023), "Insights into Student Perceptions: Investigating Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tool Usability in Irish Higher Education at the University of Limerick", Global Digital & Print Media Review, VI (II), 48-63

TURABIAN

    TURABIAN : Irfan, Muhammad, Liam Murray, and Sajjad Ali. "Insights into Student Perceptions: Investigating Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tool Usability in Irish Higher Education at the University of Limerick." Global Digital & Print Media Review VI, no. II (2023): 48-63. https://doi.org/10.31703/gdpmr.2023(VI-II).05