Transforming Learning with Generative AI: From Student Perceptions to the Design of an Educational Solution

Education is another field which generative artificial intelligence has made its way into, intervening in students’ learning processes. This article explores students’ perspectives on the use of generative AI tools, specifically ChatGPT-3.5 (free version) and ChatGPT-4 (with a subscription). The results of the survey revealed a correlation between the use of ChatGPT and the perception of grade improvement by students. In addition, this article proposes an architecture for an adaptive learning system based on generative artificial intelligence (AI). To develop the architectural proposal, we incorporated the results of the student survey along with insights gained from analyzing the architectures of other learning platforms. The proposed architecture is based on a study of adaptive learning platforms with classically virtual assistants. The main question from which the current research started was how artificial intelligence can be integrated into a learning system to improve student outcomes based on their experience with generative AI. This has been sectioned into two more specific questions: 1. How do students perceive the use of generative artificial intelligence tools, such as ChatGPT, in enhancing their learning journey? 2. Is it possible to integrate generative AI into a learning system used in education? Consequently, this article concludes with a proposed architecture for a learning platform incorporating generative artificial intelligence technologies. This article aims to present a way to understand how generative AI technologies support education and contribute to improving academic performance.