Use of Conversational Artificial Intelligence tools in Higher Education: Perception of Science Undergraduates

Abstract

Conversational Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools have been significantly incorporated into Higher Education sector all over the world. However, there is a gap in research in the Sri Lankan context. Therefore, this study aims to identify the types and purposes of using AI tools; determine undergraduate perception; and find out the relationships between user contexts and perception of the use of AI tools. Data were purposively collected from 137 undergraduates in the Faculty of Science, University of Colombo who are using AI tools for academic activities. Data were analysed by SPSS Version 22. Most respondents are between 20 and 25 years of age (98%), whereas 54% are females. Most respondents are in Levels I and II (n=78; 57%). Respondents use ...