Work in Progress: Exploring Educators’ Perceptions on Generative Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education

This study examines educators’ views on integrating Generative Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education. A questionnaire was distributed across disciplines to explore AI adoption in pedagogy, common tools, and perceived benefits and challenges. While AI research often focuses on STEAM fields and K-12 education, this study includes Humanities, Sciences, and Business. The primary question investigates educators’ experiences and concerns about AI in classrooms. The sample comprises 134 teachers (balanced by sex), aged 27-71. Descriptive and inferential statistics, including Chi-square and Mann-Whitney tests, analyze the data. The findings show increasing AI participation, especially among male teachers, using tools such as ChatGPT and Google Bard. Despite the benefits, concerns remain about ethics, human interaction, equity, and professional development. This study offers insights applicable to institutions worldwide and encourages further exploration of AI’s role in higher education.