Is Artificial Intelligence Making Us Smarter or Dumber? A Comprehensive Look at the Impact of AI on 21st Century Skills in Education
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: The study investigates the impact of artificial intelligence on the 21st-century skills of teachers and learners in higher education during the rapid shift towards online and blended learning models accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The paper aims to guide the development of better frameworks and strategies to help teachers successfully navigate this new AI-hastened world of higher education. Using an online questionnaire, the study surveyed 30 higher education teachers from several universities in Algeria (Biskra, Tebessa, Chlef, Khenchela, Tiaret, Skikda, Batna, Relizane, Bechar, Mascara, and Constantine). The findings reveal a concerning trend: most teachers believe AI harms the development of essential 21st-century skills in their students, including collaboration, communication, and critical thinking. The study also found that many lack the required digital skills and feel uncomfortable implementing AI tools in their classrooms.
Source: أطراس
DOI: 10.70091/atras/ai.19
Author: Meriem OTHMANE
Institution: University Center of Barika
Language: English
Subfield: Information Systems
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4403148818