Exploring the Impact of Artificial Intelligence Generative Tools on Research in Higher Education Institutions: A Perspective from Portugal

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34190/ecel.23.1.2512

Keywords:

Generative AI (GAI), Higher education, Personalized learning, Ethical implications, Educational outcomes

Abstract

Artificial Intelligence (AI) generative tools have emerged as transformative instruments in various domains, including research and academia. It is important to see what is positive and what is not. This study focuses on the integration of GAI in Portuguese higher education institutions and explores its multifaceted implications and potential. Our research was conducted through a comprehensive survey between April and June 2023, garnering 77 responses. To this purpose, the analysis will have several insights into the research process, namely, to assess the frequency of use and objectives of using generative AI for higher education research and to explore possible trends and future directions in the adoption and application of generative AI in this field.

Author Biographies

Sónia Rolland Sobral

Dr. Habil, PhD, MSc, and BSc Computer science field. Professor at the Portucalense University (1993), Lodz and Aveiro were visitors to others like Angola and Cape Verde. Was Pedagogical Council President and Quality-Assessment Office coordinated. Researcher in REMIT, coordinate DTIO. Published 100+ scientific articles and "Introduction to programming using Python” book.

Maria João Ferreira

Maria João Ferreira is Associate Professor in Portucalense University and was awarded with a M.Sc. and a Ph.D. degree in Computation by the University of Manchester (UMIST). Currently, she the Coordinator of the MSc in Informatics and Computing Engineering. Is also member of the research unit REMIT-UPT.

Carla Santos Pereira

Carla Santos Pereira has a PhD in Mathematics, an MSc in Probabilities and Statistics and a degree in Statistics. Currently is an Associated Professor in Portucalense University, President of the Pedagogical Council and Coordinator of the MSc in Data Science. Is also member of the research unit REMIT-UPT

Natércia Durão

Natércia Seabra Durão has a PhD in Statistic an MSc in Probabilities and Statistic and a Degree in Applied Mathematics/Informatics. Is Assistant Professor at the Portucalense University. Is member of the research unit REMIT – UPT and IJP –UPT. Is also member of the Portuguese Statistics Society.

Fernando Moreira, Universidade Portucalense

Fernando Moreira is a Full Professor who created and led the Science and Technology Department. He earned his M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering from the FEUP. He has published over 250 peer-reviewed scientific papers and organized numerous special issues for JCR journals. In April 2019, he received the prestigious Atlas Elsevier Award.

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Published

2024-10-23

Issue

Vol. 23 No. 1 (2024): Proceedings of the 23rd European Conference on e-Learning - ECEL 2024

Section

Academic papers