Generative AI Technologies: Shaping the Future of Higher Education
A special issue of Information (ISSN 2078-2489). This special issue belongs to the section "Artificial Intelligence".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 885
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Interests: information and communication technologies in higher education; generative AI in higher education; information and communication overload
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Interests: information systems; e-learning; technologies; generative AI in higher education; digital transformation
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) has emerged as a revolutionary technology with significant transformative potential across various sectors, including higher education. GAI tools enable the creation of diverse types of content with impressive precision. These technologies not only facilitate the automation of administrative and educational tasks but also open new possibilities for the teaching and learning process, fostering pedagogical innovation and personalized education.
The use of GAI in higher education encompasses a wide range of applications, ranging from the automatic generation of educational materials and assessments to personalized feedback for students. These technologies also raise important questions about ethics, academic integrity, and institutional issues. Furthermore, significant challenges are posed to educators regarding their roles and readiness, as well as to students in preparing for an evolving job market.
In this Special Issue, we will include studies presenting the latest research findings on the use of Generative AI in higher education contexts. Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Technology Usage Studies: Investigations into how GAI is being implemented and utilized in different higher education institutions;
- Ethical Aspects: Discussions on the ethical challenges related to the use of GAI;
- Assessment and Academic Integrity: The impact of GAI on assessment methods and academic integrity practices;
- Student and Faculty Perceptions: Studies exploring how students and professors perceive and interact with GAI technologies;
- Institutional Aspects: Analyses of institutional policies and strategies for GAI implementation;
- Impact on Teaching and Learning: Research on how GAI is transforming teaching and learning processes;
- Transformation of Teaching and Learning Processes: Case studies on pedagogical innovations facilitated by GAI;
- Preparation of Students and Faculty: Investigations into how to effectively and ethically prepare educational stakeholders for the use of GAI.
Prof. Dr. Joao Carlos Lopes Batista
Prof. Dr. Anabela Mesquita
Dr. Dimitris Apostolou
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- generative artificial intelligence (GAI)
- higher education
- pedagogical innovation
- personalized education
- ethical challenges
- academic integrity
- teaching and learning transformation
- educational stakeholders preparation
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