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University teachers in Nepal are actively integrating AI tools into their teaching practices, perceiving them as supportive instruments that enhance instructional quality, student engagement, and professional development. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To examine the awareness, familiarity, and practical application of artificial intelligence tools in academic activities and pedagogy among higher education faculty.

August 16, 2026Cogent EducationOpen Access

Exploring awareness and use of AI tools among university teachers in Nepal: a qualitative study

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KCKrishna Prasad Sharma ChapaiMid Western University RKRajan Kumar KandelTribhuvan University DJDirgha Raj JoshiTribhuvan University

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Qualitative study reveals widespread adoption of AI tools among university educators, suggesting structured integration improves instructional quality and academic efficiency.

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To examine the awareness, familiarity, and practical application of artificial intelligence tools in academic activities and pedagogy among higher education faculty.
Qualitative research design conducted among 10 university teachers in Nepal.
Data gathered using open-ended questionnaires and semi-structured interviews covering AI conceptualization, integration, and perceived benefits.
Thematic analysis applied to evaluate participant responses and emergent patterns.
Participants actively deployed diverse AI tools—including ChatGPT, Canva, Microsoft Copilot, QuillBot, and Quizlet—for content generation, academic writing, and student engagement.
Educators identified AI as an effective pedagogical aid that enhances instructional quality, academic efficiency, and continuous professional development.

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Chapai et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a81796af2fb91fc834ac8de https://doi.org/10.1080/2331186x.2026.2715835

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Qualitative study reveals widespread adoption of AI tools among university educators, suggesting structured integration improves instructional quality and academic efficiency.

Exploring awareness and use of AI tools among university teachers in Nepal: a qualitative study

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Exploring awareness and use of AI tools among university teachers in Nepal: a qualitative study

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