Systematic Review: Instructor-led vs. Student-initiated GenAI Use in Post-Secondary Education
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Overview
A systematic literature review examining how generative AI tools are being integrated into post-secondary education, with a specific focus on the distinction between instructor-led interventions and unstructured student-initiated use. The review addresses pedagogical implications, equity concerns, and design recommendations.
Research Questions
- What are the documented effects of instructor-led GenAI integration on student learning outcomes?
- How does unstructured student-initiated GenAI use differ in its effects?
- What equity and access gaps emerge across different implementation approaches?
Methods
- Systematic database search (ERIC, PsycINFO, Web of Science, Scopus)
- PRISMA 2020 screening protocol
- Thematic synthesis and comparative analysis
- Equity-focused analytical framework
Output
- Presented at Connected Learning Summit 2025 (Online)
- Manuscript in preparation
Status
Manuscript in preparation