Exploring student perceptions of Generative AI at UON
Kelly Lea
Learning Technologist
Rob Howe
Head of Learning Technology
Richard Byles
Learning Technologist
Generative AI is like having a super smart computer friend that can make new things all by itself. It learns from other things it has seen before, like pictures or stories, and then it can create new pictures or stories that look or sound similar. It's like a really clever imagination that can make up new things without being told exactly what to do.
Source: 'ChatGPT'
Prompt: Can you explain the term Generative AI as concisely as possible
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"By far, the greatest danger of Artificial Intelligence is that people conclude too early that they understand it"
Eliezer Yudkowsky (American artificial intelligence researcher)
How does Generative AI work?
Robot Rob is here to talk about how AI has evolved and explain it clearly with the help of HumanGPT. Question to be answered:
  • Write the start of a fairy tale.
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Survey Design
  • JISC Open Surveys - anonymous
  • 14 Questions that were branched
  • Question types: multiple choice, likert scales and open responses
  • Made available 4th - 26th May
  • Advertised on screens around campus using digital poster with QR code
  • 129 respondents across all faculties
Survey Highlights
Qualitative Data
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What are your reasons for not using Generative AI tools in your studies?
(Other)
2
How would you feel if academic staff used AI to mark and feedback on your assignments?
3
How would you feel if your tutors used Generative AI tools to create teaching content?
4
If you have any other thoughts about the use of Generative AI, please write them below.
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110
110
68
Survey themes
Diverse opinions
Ethical implications
Support and guidance
Value of AI vs Humans
Future skills
What's next for our research?
Learning and Teaching conference poster presentation
Working towards publications and further bids
Engaging with UON community on uses of Generative AI
Moving forward with AI at UON.
  • Centre for Active Digital Education (CADE)
  • Teams area for interested staff
  • University task force
  • Discussions at Academic Quality and Standards / and Student Experience Forum
  • Looking for benefits in Academic and Professional Services areas
  • Sense checking with other institutions
Any Questions?
Contact details
kelly.lea@northampton.ac.uk
rob.howe@northampton.ac.uk
richard.byles@northampton.ac.uk
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