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Title:
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STUDENT ENGAGEMENT, DEVELOPING CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS AND THE USE OF AI |
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Author(s):
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John W. Hatcher III, Jamie Davis, Bevann Dubuisson and Steele Russell |
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ISBN:
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978-989-8704-72-6 |
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Editors:
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Demetrios G. Sampson, Dirk Ifenthaler and Pedro Isaías |
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Year:
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2025 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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Student Engagement, Critical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
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Type:
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Short Paper |
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First Page:
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431 |
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Last Page:
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436 |
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Language:
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English |
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Paper Abstract:
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This qualitative study explores the intersection of student engagement, the development of critical thinkings, and the use
of artificial intelligence (AI) in teaching and learning. Drawing on the perspectives of higher education faculty, the research
examines how AI can be integrated into instruction to support the cultivation of critical thinking at both undergraduate and
graduate levels. Data were collected through a survey and a focus group, during which participants shared strategies for
effectively engaging students and fostering analytical and evaluative thinking through AI-assisted activities. The study
identifies key approaches and considerations for leveraging AI as a tool to promote higher-order thinking and deeper
cognitive engagement. Findings highlight both the opportunities and challenges of incorporating AI in instructional
contexts and offer insights to inform best practices. This research contributes to the ongoing discourse on the role of
emerging technologies in education by providing guidance for educators seeking to enhance student participation and
critical thought through AI integration. |
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