A integração da IA no ensino superior

: perceção dos stakeholders

Abstract

Artificial Intelligence (AT) has been a subject of study for several decades and is present across various sectors. Even so, it has only gained greater visibility in recent years, particularly among younger generations. Despite the progress made, AT remains a constantly evolving field and still lacks a solid foundation of literature and research, especially when compared to other scientific areas. More recently, the discussion surrounding the application of AT in education has intensified, driven by the rising uptake of these tools by students, who use them to optimize learning and achieve better results in less time. Thus, although the impact of AT in higher education, from the perspective of its main stakeholders remains underexplored, this study addresses how its integration affects students, teachers, and administrators, seeking to understand the interconnections between the perceptions of these groups. Tn this regard, a qualitative approach was adopted, based on 18 semi-structured interviews, allowing for an in-depth analysis of the different perspectives. The findings reveal that, although AT is widely recognized for its potential to enhance learning and academic efficiency, concerns persist regarding issues of equity, ethics, and the redefinition of the role of educators. Tt is showed that the lack of clarity about the impacts of AT may undermine its effective implementation in higher education, highlighting the need for further research and a strategic approach by institutions.

Date of Award	2 Jul 2025
Original language	Portuguese
Awarding Institution	Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Supervisor	Jorge Julião (Supervisor)