University Students’ Views on AI Tools for Learning: Implications for Sustainable Educational Practices

Abstract

This study examines university students' perceptions of utilizing AI tools in higher education, focusing on their perceived value, ease of use, and potential to promote sustainable educational methods. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 312 undergraduate and graduate students at four universities, employing a quantitative approach. Descriptive and inferential statistical studies, such as multiple regression and ANOVA, have shown that most students believe AI technologies are useful for personalized, self-paced, and group learning. The results indicate a substantial relationship between students' positive views of AI tools and their support for environmentally friendly study practices, including lifelong learning, digital literacy, and awareness of resource utilization. There is a strong positive relationship between AI tools for learning and sustainable education. AI chatbots have been used in academics for self-learning. The article concludes with suggestions for policies that could help higher education utilize AI to achieve sustainability goals.