The Impact of AI on Groupwork in an Online Course
Presented by:
Hope Klug, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
The use of AI can impact groupwork in an online biology course. Come check out the poster for more details!
Keywords:
Active Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Online Groupwork
Abstract:
Groupwork can make online courses more engaging and improve student success. However, students regularly utilize AI to assist with group assignments. The impact of AI on groupwork in online courses isn’t well-studied, and it’s unclear whether the use of AI in groupwork impacts the student experience. Here, I describe a study that evaluated the prevalence of AI assistance in completing groupwork in an online biology course. I discuss students’ perception of groupwork in relation to their use of AI. I also explore the relationship between the use of AI in group assignments and their anticipated grade in the course.
Outcomes:
1. Describe how group assignments can make online biology courses more engaging.
2. Provide an example of how students can use AI to help complete groupwork in an online course.
3. Explain how the use of AI can impact students’ perception of groupwork and their performance in an online biology course.
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