Survey on the Awareness of Generative AI among Students at Anma, Massage, and Acupuncture Teacher Training Institutions

A Study from Simple Tabulation

Abstract

[Purpose] The purpose of this study is to elucidate the awareness of Generative AI among students. To this end, fundamental data was collected through an awareness survey.[Methods] The survey targeted 103 students enrolled in four Anma, Massage, and Acupuncture teacher training institutions nationwide. It was conducted anonymously using Google Forms from October to November 2023.[Results] Fifty-seven people responded (response rate: 55.3％). The main results are as follows：1. Thoughts (impressions) on Generative AI: A relatively large number of students (38.6％) had "expectations" for Generative AI, while those who felt "resistance" were in the minority (24.6％).2. Awareness of the reliability, safety, and efficiency of Generative AI: Opinions were divided on reliability, with 42.1％ saying "it's a little high" and 26.3％ saying "it's a little low." Safety was also rated low, with 43.9％ saying "it's a little low."3. Opinions on the use of Generative AI in the classroom: The most common response to the use of Generative AI was "somewhat in favor" at 47.4％, with 21.1％ of students actively in favor.4. Usefulness of Generative AI as a teaching material: Regarding the usefulness of Generative AI as a teaching material, 45.6％ said "it's somewhat useful," while 24.6％ said "I don't know."5. Impact on learning skills: While many students expressed concern that Generative AI would have a negative impact on their "writing ability" and "thinking ability," many expressed hopes that it would have a positive impact on their "reading ability" and "questioning ability."[Discussion and Conclusion] This survey revealed that while students have high expectations for generative AI, they also have anxiety and resistance. It was also shown that while many students expect it to improve work efficiency, they have concerns about its reliability and safety. Furthermore, while opinions about its use in the educational field are positive, careful consideration is required regarding its impact on learning skills.