Using AI as a Strategy for and in Learning in Higher Education

Abstract

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into university academic tasks is shaping a new era in Higher Education. This article aims to answer the following questions: How do university students use AI in education? How frequently do they use it weekly? And what types of AI do they know and use? The objective of this research is to critically analyze the use of AI as a tool for learning. The research design is quantitative, employing descriptive and inferential analysis using IBM-SPSS version 28. A total of 610 undergraduate and master's students from Spanish public universities participated. The results highlight the use of AI to access resources and obtain quick answers, as well as a lack of awareness and use of intelligent tutoring systems. The findings demonstrate the need for further research into the meaning of AI-assisted learning, focusing on practical studies centered on student feedback to guide the understanding and critical analysis of academic work. It is concluded that the use of AI for its full pedagogical exploitation is contingent upon digital literacy.