Artificial Intelligence Tools in University Teaching: A Study Based on the SAMR Model (Original)
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learning; university teaching; artificial intelligence; SAMR model; educational technologiesAbstract
The integration of artificial intelligence tools in university teaching is a topic of growing relevance, given the impact these technologies have on the transformation of educational processes. This study analyzed the implementation of intelligent technological tools in higher education, using the SAMR model as a theoretical framework to assess the level of technological integration and its effect on learning. A mixed approach was adopted, combining quantitative and qualitative methods at the theoretical, empirical, and statistical-mathematical levels. Data were collected on the use and perception of artificial intelligence tools used in university education. The results indicated that most tools are used at the replacement and augmentation levels, with a gradual shift toward modification and redefinition in specific teaching practices. Furthermore, a positive impact on the development of digital, communication, and critical thinking skills in students was evident. The main conclusion indicates that the integration of artificial intelligence, mediated by the SAMR model, has the potential to significantly transform university teaching, provided that ongoing teacher training and a reflective pedagogical approach that enhances educational innovation are promoted. This study is part of the research projects: Technological Tools under the SAMR Model. Case Study: Southern Manabí State University and Technologies Applied to Decision-Making for Innovation and Comprehensive Development in the Southern Manabí Region.
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