A Study of Graduate Students’ Experiences of Artificial Intelligence at the University of New Brunswick
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academic librarianship, artificial intelligenceAbstract
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used by students in higher education for a wide range of tasks, such as brainstorming, finding information, or drafting papers. While we understand the general use cases for AI in the classroom, there is a gap in the research about students’ processes for learning new tools, evaluating them, and implementing them into their learning processes. This talk summarizes the initial findings of focus groups conducted with graduate students at the University of New Brunswick which explored student perceptions of, and experiences with AI technology.
Une étude des expériences des étudiants diplômés avec l'intelligence artificielle à l'Université du Nouveau-Brunswick
Résumé
L'intelligence artificielle (IA) est de plus en plus utilisée par les étudiants universitaires pour une vaste gamme de tâches, comme la recherche d'idées, la recherche d'information ou la confection d'un brouillon. Bien que nous comprenions les cas généraux propices à l'utilisation de l'IA dans les classes, il y a un manque dans la recherche à propos des processus des étudiants pour apprendre, évaluer et implémenter de nouveaux outils dans leurs environnements de travail. Cet exposé résume les résultats initiaux des groupes de discussion organisés avec des étudiants diplômés de l'Université du Nouveau-Brunswick, qui ont exploré les perceptions des étudiants par rapport—ainsi qu'avec—l'intelligence artificielle.
Mots-clés
Bibliothèques universitaire; Intelligence artificielle
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