Importance of University Students’ Perception of Adoption and Training in Artificial Intelligence Tools

José Carlos Vázquez-Parra (), Carolina Henao-Rodríguez, Jenny Paola Lis-Gutiérrez and Sergio Palomino-Gámez
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José Carlos Vázquez-Parra: Institute for the Future of Education, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
Carolina Henao-Rodríguez: Escuela de Negocios, Fundación Universitaria Konrad Lorenz, Bogotá 110231, Colombia
Jenny Paola Lis-Gutiérrez: Escuela de Negocios, Fundación Universitaria Konrad Lorenz, Bogotá 110231, Colombia
Sergio Palomino-Gámez: School of Architecture, Art and Design, Monterrey 64849, Mexico

Societies, 2024, vol. 14, issue 8, 1-18

Abstract: Undoubtedly, artificial intelligence (AI) tools are becoming increasingly common in people’s lives. The educational field is one of the most reflective on the importance of its adoption. Universities have made great efforts to integrate these new technologies into their classrooms, considering that every future professional will need AI skills and competencies. This article examines the importance of student perception and acceptance in adopting AI tools in higher education effectively. It highlights how students’ positive perceptions can significantly influence their motivation and commitment to learning. This research emphasizes that to integrate AI into university curricula successfully, it is essential to include its technologies in all areas of study and foster positivity among students regarding their use and training. This study’s methodology applied the validated instrument “Perception of Adoption and Training in the Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools in the Profession” to a sample of Mexican students. This exploratory analysis highlights the need for educational institutions to understand and address student perceptions of AI to design educational strategies that incorporate technological advances, are pedagogically relevant, and align with the students’ aspirations and needs.

Keywords: professional education; educational innovation; life-long learning; complex environments; artificial intelligence; higher education (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A13 A14 P P0 P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 Z1 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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