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Artificial intelligence policy in higher education : exploring the student stakeholder perspective on artificial intelligence tools and policy at the University of Twente
Ruit, D.L.J. van de (2025) Artificial intelligence policy in higher education : exploring the student stakeholder perspective on artificial intelligence tools and policy at the University of Twente.
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| Abstract: | Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly-evolving technology affecting education, in part due to the advantages and disadvantages for student learning. In this thesis, I conducted a case study of students at the University of Twente (UT) to study student perceptions on AI policy. To answer the exploratory research question –"How do students at the University of Twente use and perceive Artificial Intelligence tools and UT AI policy, and what are their views on future UT AI policy?"– a textual analysis of eight interviews with study association board members, speaking as experts on behalf of their associations’ members, was performed. This thesis aims to generate new knowledge on student perspectives on AI. This research shows that most students frequently use AI tools and generally perceive AI as beneficial for efficiency and learning, but express concerns about over-reliance and diminishing skills. Most students are unfamiliar with existing UT AI policy and consider it ineffective. Students call for decentralised policies, and identify AI education and alternative testing methods as worthwhile initiatives. This thesis provides relevant insights into student perspectives on AI, and can be helpful to the UT and other academic institutions by showing areas of concern and potentially effective implementation strategies. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Bachelor) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 81 education, teaching, 88 social and public administration |
| Programme: | Management Society and Technology BSc (56654) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/107299 |
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