Students Perspective on the Use of AI for Their Studies: An “Open University” Viewpoint

James Alexander Gordon on 20th March 2025



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Nareerut Seerasarn, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University, Thailand
Servel A. Miller, Open University, United Kingdom

Abstract

As highlighted by the recent Global Student AI Survey by the Digital Education Council (2024), over 84% of university students are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for their study on a regular basis. There is a need to examine university students’ attitude towards AI and their experience of using it (AI) to gain insights into how it can be integrated in higher education to enhance teaching and learning. The research explored students’ perception of AI use in their study, focusing on respondents from an “Open University”, using questionnaire survey. The sample consist of 304 students studying at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. 74% of respondents indicated that AI tools are an essential part of their education, with 66% saying they currently use AI for their assignment. 80% of respondents wants to learn more about how AI can be used as part of their study, with 66% saying AI gives them more confidence in their education. Students indicated that university guidelines are clear (68%), but at the same time 81% want to learn more about responsible use of AI. This may be due to the belief that AI is giving some students an advantage, with almost 50% saying AI should be banned from being used in assignments. Over 21% of respondents indicating that more than 50% of their assignment is written by AI. This is one area that may need addressing and why some students indicate AI is providing an unfair advantage to others who may be less ethical in its use.


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Conference: PCE2025
Stream: Learning Experiences

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To cite this article:
Seerasarn N., & Miller S. (2025) Students Perspective on the Use of AI for Their Studies: An “Open University” Viewpoint ISSN: 2758-0962 The Paris Conference on Education 2025: Official Conference Proceedings (pp. 899-908) https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2758-0962.2025.70
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2758-0962.2025.70

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