Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Higher Education: Challenges & Opportunities

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20264604

Abstract

Artificial intelligence has disrupted traditional educational approaches. Students are applied Artificial intelligence tools to access and create new content. However, the emergence of AI in higher education comes with caveats and academics and university administrators are learning to navigate this uncharted territory. AI is treating as a double-edged sword, with several benefits, such as innovation and productivity, but also drawbacks regarding ethics and academic misconduct. Therefore, our study aims to understand the impact of AI on student’s experiences in the higher education. AI has been a topic of growing interest and investigation in various fields including higher education. This research article explores the challenges & opportunities of AI in Higher Education by examining its effects on teaching and learning, assessment, ethics, required skills, and future careers. The aim of this study is to analyse the influence of AI on higher education, investigate its impact on the teaching and learning process, examine its effect on assessment and grading, and predict its influence on graduate’s future careers.

AI has the potential to revolutionize education by personalizing teaching methods to suit individual student needs, providing prompt feedback, and automating administrative tasks. It can also assist in grading and assessment, freeing educators to focus on developing curriculum and providing quality instruction. The study findings suggest that AI has a positive impact on the learning experience by facilitating the acquisition of new knowledge and skills. This research provides insights into the potential of AI to transform higher education and contribute to the development of new skills for graduates. It has important implications for educators, policy-makers, and other stakeholders in the higher education sector. The study findings suggest that AI should  be more extensively integrated into higher education curricula, and that institutions need to consider the ethical implications of AI in the development and implementation of their programs. By doing so, they can better prepare graduates for the demands of the future workforce.

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Higher Education, Challenges & Opportunities, Learning & teaching, Cyber Security