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ArticleFrontiers in psychology2024

Exploring generative AI in higher education: a RAG system to enhance student engagement with scientific literature.

Dominik Thüs, Sarah Malone, Roland Brünken

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Article in Frontiers in psychology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors.

Dominik ThüsDepartment of Education, Saarland University, Saarbrücken, Germany.
Sarah MaloneDepartment of Education, Saarland University, Saarbrücken, Germany.
Roland BrünkenDepartment of Education, Saarland University, Saarbrücken, Germany.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: This study explores the implementation and evaluation of OwlMentor, an AI-powered learning environment designed to assist university students in comprehending scientific texts. OwlMentor was developed participatorily and then integrated into a course, with development and evaluation taking place over two semesters. It offers features like document-based chats, automatic question generation, and quiz creation. Methods: We used the Technology Acceptance Model to assess system acceptance, examined learning outcomes, and explored the influence of general self-efficacy on system acceptance and OwlMentor use. Results: The results indicated complex relationships between perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, and actual use, suggesting the need for more dynamic models of system acceptance. Although no direct correlation between OwlMentor use and learning gains was found, descriptive results indicated higher gains among users compared to non-users. Additionally, general self-efficacy was strongly related to perceived usefulness, intention to use, and actual use of the system. Discussion: These findings highlight the importance of aligning AI tools with students' needs and existing learning strategies to maximize their educational benefits.

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AI in educationAI-powered learning environmentChatGPThigher educationscientific text comprehensionself-efficacytechnology acceptance model

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PMID39463458
PMCPMC11502405

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