The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Didactics and Academic Research: A Pilot Study Among Academic Lecturers in Poland
The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Didactics and Academic Research: A Pilot Study Among Academic Lecturers in Poland

Summary/Abstract: This article presents the results of a pilot study on the use of artificialintelligence (AI) in didactics and academic work among academic lecturers inPoland. The main objective was to identify the level of experience, barriers, andtraining needs related to AI among university lecturers. The study was conductedusing a survey method (CAWI) on a sample of 120 academic lecturers from varioushigher education institutions. The analysis revealed that most participants havelimited experience in using AI tools. The primary barriers include a lack of adequatetraining, insufficient time to learn new technologies, and inadequate technicalsupport at the institution. Faculty members with higher academic titles and thosewho use AI tools less frequently display greater training needs. Academics fromscience and technical fields use AI more often compared to those from otherdisciplines. The results indicate the necessity of investing in training programsand technological support for academic lecturers to enhance the effective use ofAI in education. Preferences regarding AI tools are strongly tied to their financialaccessibility, suggesting a need to promote free or partially free tools. The findingscan serve as a basis for developing strategies to support AI implementation inhigher education, contributing to improved teaching quality and research efficiency.

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