Student Perspectives on AI-Enabled Tools for Adaptive Learning

Abstract

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly influencing the delivery of higher education, especially in aviation technical disciplines. From AI-assisted gimbals and video production tools to generative AI platforms, these technologies are helping learners to engage with course material, accomplish objectives, and connect academic concepts with professional applications. By offering pathways for personalization, streamlining resource access, and supporting interactive instruction, AI tools expand opportunities for effective learning. This work builds on a current collaborative research project with a faculty researcher to explore the student perspective in the active review and application of these tools to highlight their potential to improve usability, address diverse learning preferences, and refine teaching strategies. Outcomes from this work are anticipated to guide ethical and purposeful adoption of AI in technical education, strengthening student engagement, enhancing achievement, and balancing opportunities with awareness of risks, limitations, and responsibilities across educators, learners, and industry stakeholders