ISEDJ

Information Systems Education Journal

Volume 24

V24 N1 Pages 97-105

Jul 2026


An Exploratory Analysis of Perceptions and Uses of Generative AI Tools for Higher Education


Karen Paullet
Robert Morris University
Pittsburgh, PA USA

Adnan Chawdhry
Pennsylvania Western University - California
California, PA USA

Jamie Pinchot
Robert Morris University
Pittsburgh, PA USA

Abstract: This study addressed the growing usage of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in relation to students completing academic tasks. Over the past few years, there has been a growth in tools that help simplify automate the tasks we perform. This study examines numerous tools, where students are integrating them into their academic tasks, and their overall perceptions of using AI. A survey of 256 AI users was conducted and found that participants highly adopted AI tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, among other lesser used tools. The survey focused on asking participants of their impressions with integrating AI to understand if there was a positive or negative impact in their academic journey. The overarching feedback suggested that AI is widely adopted among the participants and highly integrated into their tasks with an overall positive impact.

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Recommended Citation: Paullet, K., Chawdhry, A., Pinchot, J., (2026). An Exploratory Analysis of Perceptions and Uses of Generative AI Tools for Higher Education. Information Systems Education Journal 24(1) pp 97-105. https://doi.org/10.62273/UPWN3714