This study investigates the awareness and attitudes of students at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) towards the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. An online survey was conducted among 663 students to assess their familiarity with AI in educational contexts and to gauge their perceptions towards its integration. Findings show that nearly all respondents had some level of familiarity with AI, with 30.6% reporting high familiarity and 51.9% indicating moderate familiarity. This suggests a strong potential for AI integration in educational settings, as students are already comfortable using these tools. Student’s frequent use of AI for generating and proofreading texts (75.12%), creating presentations (46.34%), and quickly finding relevant information (59.19%) highlights AI’s role in enhancing productivity and learning efficiency. Laptops (89.76%) and smartphones (55.28%) were the most common devices used to access AI, indicating a high degree of accessibility and convenience for students. Almost half of the respondents (47.7%) had teachers who either introduced or promoted the use of AI tools in their respective classes. The study identified several themes regarding the ethical and practical issues of AI use in education. These included academic integrity, AI dependency, reliability and veracity of information, and the need for clear policies and guidelines. The findings underscore the necessity for educational institutions to address these concerns proactively to ensure that AI integration enhances the learning experience of students without compromising academic standards.

Authors:
Edmund Centeno, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines
Edgar Bagasol Jr., University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines

About the Presenter(s)
Dr. Edmund G. Centeno is an associate professor at the College of Development Communication and director of the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning at the University of the Philippines Los Baños.

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