What Students Really Think About AI: Insights from WGU Labs
07/30/25
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
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Music: Mixkit
Duration: 21 minutes
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