Exploring instructors' views on fine-tuned generative AI feedback in higher education

Tzirides, AO, Zapata, GC, Bolger, P ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5991-4013, Cope, B, Kalantzis, M and Searsmith, D, 2024. Exploring instructors' views on fine-tuned generative AI feedback in higher education. International Journal on E-Learning, 23 (3), pp. 319-334. ISSN 1537-2456

[thumbnail of 2422342_Bolger.pdf]
Preview
Text
2422342_Bolger.pdf - Published version

Download (1MB) | Preview

Abstract

This paper explores the integration of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) feedback into higher education. Specifically, it examines the views of 11 experienced instructors on fine-tuned GenAI formative feedback of student works in an online graduate program in the United States. The participants assessed sample GenAI reviews, and their perspectives were recorded through a numerical questionnaire and an open-ended survey. The findings revealed positive views overall, pervasive across the AI feedback. Numerical survey results showed that the feedback was generally deemed relevant, clear, actionable, useful, and comprehensive. Open-ended responses supported these findings, suggesting that GenAI feedback aligned well with course rubrics and provided actionable suggestions. Nevertheless, some limitations were identified, such as redundancy and lengthy suggestions that could overwhelm students. The study concludes with suggestions for the improvement of fine-tuned GenAI feedback to improve its effectiveness and enhance higher education students’ learning experiences, especially in online settings.

Item Type: Journal article
Publication Title: International Journal on E-Learning
Creators: Tzirides, A.O., Zapata, G.C., Bolger, P., Cope, B., Kalantzis, M. and Searsmith, D.
Publisher: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education
Date: 2024
Volume: 23
Number: 3
ISSN: 1537-2456
Identifiers:
Number
Type
10.70725/022533mcqtxp
DOI
2422342
Other
Rights: Copyright by AACE. Reprinted from with permission of AACE (https://aace.org).
Divisions: Schools > School of Social Sciences
Record created by: Melissa Cornwell
Date Added: 29 May 2025 10:20
Last Modified: 29 May 2025 10:20
URI: https://irep.ntu.ac.uk/id/eprint/53663

Actions (login required)

Edit View Edit View

Statistics

Views

Views per month over past year

Downloads

Downloads per month over past year