How Do Senior Secondary Level Students and Their Teachers Perceive Artificial Intelligence and Its Implementation? An Exploratory Study

Each and every sector is not left apart from the positive and negative impacts of Artificial Intelligence. With the lead of Artificial Intelligence in the field of education, the researcher examines the awareness and knowledge of Artificial Intelligence among school students and their computer science mentors. Researchers assessed the conceptions of students about features of AI, tools of AI and its use for learning purposes as well as demerits of AI. The intentionality of the sample was analyzed through a qualitative approach. Interviews of fifty students and their mentors have been conducted. The findings of the study revealed that the majority of the students have knowledge about AI and It is being taught by teachers. Students have basic knowledge of different forms and features of AI. Majority of school students and school teachers highlighted the positive characteristics of AI but AI as a subject is not popular among students. Students and their mentors also found AI helpful in their learning. Students also have knowledge of the negative effect of AI on students’ learning habits, thinking ability, memory, and physical activity.