""It really talks to you in a way that is easy to understand," said the Canadian student, who's in her first year at Duke University in Durham, N.C. Generative AI tools "easily get information to help you study better, work better," she said. "AI can really be a tool that's there for us." More Canadian post-secondary students are turning to AI for school and they're eager for additional opportunities learning how to use it."
"Nearly three-quarters of young adults who responded to a recent KPMG Canada survey said they use gen AI for their work, up from 59 per cent last year. Yet students are still worried about cheating and impact to their critical thinking, with some experts saying more clarity and support from instructors and institutions is needed. LISTEN | How AI is being used in schools around the world: Help to 'overcome the barriers'"
"When recently tasked to create engaging classroom activities based on assigned readings, she used AI to brainstorm. It generated generic suggestions, Xiao acknowledged, but gave her a skeleton to build upon and she crafted something directly related to and specific for her class. First-year Duke University student Elaine Xiao uses AI tools as 'a springboard' for generating ideas and an efficient, faster way to overcome barriers when studying. (Hannah Shin)"
Elaine Xiao used ChatGPT to clarify computer science midterm concepts and found the responses fast and easy to understand. Generative AI tools deliver accessible explanations and can accelerate studying and idea generation. Many Canadian post-secondary students are adopting gen AI for school and work, with a recent KPMG Canada survey reporting nearly three-quarters of young adults using gen AI, up from 59 percent. Students express worries about cheating and effects on critical thinking. Some experts call for clearer policies and institutional support. When instructors set explicit guidelines, students feel comfortable using AI as a springboard to brainstorm and build on.
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