according toAnthologyup to dateNearly half (56%) of UAE students believe artificial intelligence (AI) will revolutionize the worldeducateThe study shows that AI is popular in UAE universities, with students actively adopting the technology and believing it will play an important role in their future studies.
More than 5,000 students from all over the worldLeadersThe survey involved students from 15 countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, the United States, Brazil, Singapore and the United Kingdom. The results showed that students in the UAE areGenerative AI ToolsTP3T students are among the most frequent users of generative AI tools, with 321 TP3T students saying they use these tools weekly. Their AI adoption exceeds that of their peers in the US and UK, and this trend is expected to continue to grow, as 801 TP3T students surveyed said they will use generative AI tools more in the next six months.
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In addition, the survey also found that students in the UAE are very comfortable using AI chatbots to get answers quickly, accounting for 36%, while only 13% in the UK. When asked what role they think AI will play in higher education, 56% of UAE students believe that it will completely reform teaching and learning methods. They also believe that AI has collaborative potential, with 40% of students believing that AI will increase student engagement and interactivity. In addition, 38% of UAE students believe that artificial intelligence can provide a personalized learning experience.
Bruce Dahlgren, CEO of Anthology, said that personalized learning experience has always been the goal pursued by educators around the world. By understanding the needs of each student, teachers can guide students in a targeted manner and improve learning efficiency. He said: "I am very excited to see students accept artificial intelligence and see the opportunity it provides to support their learning journey."
In addition, the survey also showed that universities in the UAELeadersA third of respondents acknowledged that AI could create new challenges in identifying plagiarism, but they also mentioned that AI tools could have a positive impact in multiple areas of higher education, primarily focusing on improving faculty efficiency, including course construction (33%) and writing assessment questions (31%).
Dahlgren continued: “We are still in the early stages of understanding how AI will impact education. As a pioneer in applying advanced technologies, including AI, to education, the enthusiastic support from students and university leaders in the UAE is inspiring. This shows that schools in this region are ready to adopt AI to enrich the student experience and achieve better outcomes.”
Recently, Anthology announced a series of new features powered by artificial intelligence, including AI Design Assist, a tool to help teachers quickly create engaging learning experiences, available in Blackboard Learn Ultra, Anthology's learning management system. All product features that leverage AI are developed in accordance with Anthology's Trusted AI Initiative, a commitment to the responsible, legal and ethical use of AI.