What Students Really Think About AI: Insights from WGU Labs

In this episode of the Campus Technology Insider Podcast, Rhea Kelly is joined by Stephanie Reeves from WGU Labs to discuss a comprehensive survey on Western Governors University students' views on AI. They explore students' engagement with AI tools, equity gaps, comfort with AI applications, and the importance of transparency. Key findings include a gender gap in AI confidence, differing comfort levels with AI uses, and the rapid adoption of AI technologies. The episode concludes with practical recommendations for institutions to better integrate AI in support of student learning experiences. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:33 Survey Overview and Goals 02:48 Key Findings: Gender Gap in AI Confidence 05:21 Student Comfort Levels with AI Applications 09:39 AI Chatbots and Student Support 12:33 Importance of Transparency in AI 14:14 Surprising Findings and Rapid AI Adoption 16:34 Future Surveys and Recommendations 20:48 Conclusion and Podcast Outro Resource links: Students are AI Optimists, but Women are at Risk of Being Left Behind Music: Mixkit Duration: 21 minutes Transcript