A recent study by Tyton Partners reveals that although numerous higher education stakeholders are utilizing generative AI, a significant majority prefer in-person instruction and human interaction. The report, derived from survey responses over three years, indicates a rising preference for face-to-face learning, showing an increase in faculty and student desire for personal engagement. The findings also illustrate the challenges of AI in educational environments, where concerns about cheating have emerged, highlighting a need to balance technology with traditional learning methods.
"It's re-norming," said Catherine Shaw, managing director of Tyton Partners. "People are figuring out how to adjust to this innovation that supports all the stakeholders in the ecosystem. [Generative AI] can be beneficial to learners, it can be beneficial to faculty and it can be beneficial to solution providers."
This year's report highlighted the value of in-person learning and face-to-face engagement for student success, as well as the ways faculty and staff can leverage tech tools to enhance the student experience.
Just under two-thirds of faculty and one-third of students surveyed indicated that face-to-face courses were their preferred method of teaching and learning, respectively.
Compared to 2023 data, 16 percent more instructors indicated they prefer face-to-face teaching, and 32 percent more students said they wanted to learn in person.
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