Approaches of Generation Z towards AI Integration in Pakistani Classrooms
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AI integration, Generation Z, Education, Classroom, PakistanAbstract
This research study delves into how Generation Z views the use of AI in schools, in Pakistan. As this is the generation whose upbringing has been aligned with the era of technological advancements, i.e., 1995-2010, and it is considered as a threshold between the Millennials and the Generation AI. By using Google Forms, the authors conducted a survey with Generation Z, Millennials, and Generation X. The survey focused on three ideas; (a) ethical issues related to AI integration (b) Importance of having clear AI policies and guidelines and (c) ensuring fair access to AI technology in the classrooms. The three ideas also serve as predictor variables for this study. These ideas were analyzed through statistical testing. The results show that Generation Z has concerns about ethics (H1: p <.001), values policies (H2: p <.001), and is aware of disparities in AI access among students at diverse levels (H3: p <.001). These findings highlight the worries that Generation Z has about incorporating AI into classrooms, in Pakistan. This study uses Quantitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) to draw results which have policy implications.
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