Associate Professor Eoin Cummins has published a significant paper in Education Sciences titled “AI-ENGAGE: A Multicentre Intervention to Support Teaching and Learning Engagement with Generative Artificial Intelligence Tools.” This research, conducted with partners from the University of Limerick and UCD, examines the effects of teacher-led AI-focused interventions on student engagement, learning efficiency, and skill development in higher education. The study highlights generative AI (GenAI) tools like ChatGPT, exploring their potential and limitations within diverse academic disciplines, including Physiology, Initial Teacher Education, and Engineering. Data from various cohorts revealed that these interventions positively influenced student interactions, learning engagement, and critical thinking. Students found GenAI particularly useful for knowledge acquisition, although issues like prompt generation and plagiarism emerged as significant concerns. Overall, the findings advocate for the inclusion of teacher-led AI strategies in university settings, offering insights into ethical considerations and the transformative potential of GenAI in education. Access the full paper for more details.
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