Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Student Attitudes and Academician Perspectives

Yıl 2025, Cilt: 10 Sayı: 26, 132 - 153, 28.02.2025

Hasan Selçuk Eti

https://doi.org/10.25204/iktisad.1588001

Öz

This research aims to examine student attitudes and academic perspectives regarding the use of artificial intelligence in higher education through a mixed-method approach. Data was collected from 400 undergraduate students through surveys and semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 academics. Quantitative findings revealed positive student attitudes toward AI, with students reporting moderate competency in using AI tools, primarily for creative writing, image generation, and language learning. Students highlighted advantages such as personalized learning opportunities and easier understanding of complex topics, while expressing concerns about educational inequalities and misinformation risks. Qualitative findings showed academics maintaining both positive and cautious stances toward AI technologies. Academics recognized AI's potential in research, data analysis, and educational support, while expressing concerns about the weakening of basic skills and data security. They anticipate a comprehensive transformation in higher education and emphasize the need for a thorough approach to AI's effective and ethical use. The research concludes that while AI integration in higher education is inevitable, institutional policies and regulations are essential for its effective and ethical implementation.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Artificial intelligence, higher education, student attitudes, academic perspectives, mixed method

Yükseköğretimde Yapay Zekâ: Öğrenci Tutumları ve Akademisyen Görüşleri

Öz

Bu araştırma, yükseköğretimde yapay zekâ kullanımına ilişkin öğrenci tutumlarını ve akademisyen görüşlerini karma yöntem yaklaşımıyla incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Veriler, 400 lisans öğrencisinden anket yoluyla ve 10 akademisyenle gerçekleştirilen yarı yapılandırılmış görüşmelerle toplanmıştır. Nicel bulgular, öğrencilerin yapay zekâya yönelik olumlu tutum sergilediğini göstermiş, öğrenciler yapay zekâ araçlarını kullanmada orta düzeyde yetkinlik bildirmiş ve bunları öncelikle yaratıcı yazım, görsel oluşturma ve dil öğrenme amacıyla kullandıklarını belirtmişlerdir. Öğrenciler, kişiselleştirilmiş öğrenme fırsatları ve karmaşık konuları daha kolay anlama gibi avantajları vurgularken, eğitimde eşitsizlikler ve yanlış bilgi riskleri konusunda endişelerini dile getirmişlerdir. Nitel bulgular, akademisyenlerin yapay zekâ teknolojilerine karşı hem olumlu hem de temkinli bir duruş sergilediğini göstermiştir. Akademisyenler, yapay zekânın araştırma, veri analizi ve eğitim desteğindeki potansiyelini kabul ederken, temel becerilerin zayıflaması ve veri güvenliği konularında endişe duymaktadır. Yükseköğretimde kapsamlı bir dönüşüm öngören akademisyenler, yapay zekânın etkili ve etik kullanımı için detaylı bir yaklaşımın gerekliliğini vurgulamaktadır. Araştırma, yükseköğretimde yapay zekâ entegrasyonunun kaçınılmaz olduğu, ancak etkili ve etik uygulama için kurumsal politika ve düzenlemelerin gerekli olduğu sonucuna varmaktadır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Yapay zeka, yükseköğretim, öğrenci tutumları, akademisyen görüşleri, karma yöntem

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