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March 12, 2026Computers and Education OpenOpen Access

The use and usefulness of GenAI in higher education: student experience and perspectives

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JCJennifer ChungMHMichael HendersonCSChristine Slade

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Overview

A large-scale survey examines how students engage with generative AI, indicating needs for better institutional support.

Key Points

  • This research aims to understand student engagement with generative AI in higher education and the factors influencing their use.
  • Conducted a multi-institution survey of over 8000 students at four Australian universities.
  • Analyzed frequency and purpose of generative AI usage among different demographic groups.
  • Investigated sources of learning about generative AI tools among students.
  • Over 80% of students reported using generative AI for study tasks, with nearly half using it regularly.
  • Students primarily use generative AI for editing, summarizing, and idea generation, driven by perceived usefulness.
  • There are notable equity gaps in usage, with lower engagement among women, non-binary, neurodivergent students, and those with health issues.

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Chung et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b2581996eeacc4fcec75cbhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.caeo.2026.100347
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