Understanding the AI Divide: Comparing Faculty and Student Perceptions of Generative AI
Location
Seminole A
Start Date
29-5-2025 12:00 PM
End Date
29-5-2025 12:25 PM
Description
As GenAI reshapes the workforce, a significant disconnect in higher education has been identified. Researchers from the Research Initiative for Teaching Effectiveness at the University of Central Florida surveyed faculty (N=260) and students (N=677) finding that while half of students view AI skills as crucial for their future careers, fewer than one-third of faculty actively teach with AI or encourage its use. Despite differing perspectives on AI integration, both groups share a common concern: the risk of cheating and plagiarism. Our analysis reveals critical insights into the challenges of balancing technological innovation with academic integrity in an AI-driven educational landscape
Recommended Citation
Moskal, Patsy; DeStefano, Christine; and Hackney, Joshua, "Understanding the AI Divide: Comparing Faculty and Student Perceptions of Generative AI" (2025). Teaching and Learning with AI Conference Presentations. 73.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/teachwithai/2025/thursday/73
Understanding the AI Divide: Comparing Faculty and Student Perceptions of Generative AI
Seminole A
As GenAI reshapes the workforce, a significant disconnect in higher education has been identified. Researchers from the Research Initiative for Teaching Effectiveness at the University of Central Florida surveyed faculty (N=260) and students (N=677) finding that while half of students view AI skills as crucial for their future careers, fewer than one-third of faculty actively teach with AI or encourage its use. Despite differing perspectives on AI integration, both groups share a common concern: the risk of cheating and plagiarism. Our analysis reveals critical insights into the challenges of balancing technological innovation with academic integrity in an AI-driven educational landscape