Generative AI and Student Learning Experience Survey

Welcome and thank you for participating in this study about technology use in learning. This survey asks about your experiences with various tools you use in your coursework. Your participation is completely voluntary, and you may stop at any time without penalty. There are no right or wrong answers — we are interested in your honest opinions and experiences. Your responses are confidential and will be reported only in aggregate form. No individual responses will be identifiable. Results will be used for academic research purposes. Estimated completion time: 10–14 minutes. By continuing, you confirm that you are 18 years or older and consent to participate.

Please indicate when you are completing this survey.

• Pre-intervention (beginning of study period)
• Post-intervention (end of study period)
• Single administration (cross-sectional)

Are you currently enrolled as a student at a college or university?

• Yes
• No

Which of the following generative AI tools have you used for learning or coursework? Select all that apply.

• ChatGPT (OpenAI)
• Claude (Anthropic)
• Gemini (Google)
• Microsoft Copilot
• Perplexity AI
• Grammarly AI features
• GitHub Copilot
• Other (please specify)

For which of the following learning activities do you use generative AI tools? Select all that apply.

• Understanding or summarizing readings and lecture notes
• Brainstorming ideas for assignments or projects
• Writing or drafting essays and reports
• Solving problem sets or practice exercises
• Studying for exams or quizzes
• Generating examples or explanations of concepts
• Getting feedback on my work
• Coding or technical tasks
• Research and finding sources
• Language translation or editing
• Other (please specify)

The next set of questions asks about your learning experiences when using generative AI tools. Please think about your most recent course where you used AI tools and answer based on that experience. There are no right or wrong answers — we are interested in your honest perceptions.

How often do you check the accuracy or validity of information provided by generative AI before using it in your work?

Thinking about material you learned with the help of generative AI, how confident are you that you could recall and explain the key concepts without any AI assistance?

When starting a learning task that involves generative AI, how often do you set specific learning goals for yourself before beginning?

Overall, how has your use of generative AI tools affected the quality of your learning?

What is your current academic level?

• First-year undergraduate
• Second-year undergraduate
• Third-year undergraduate
• Fourth-year undergraduate or beyond
• Master's student
• Doctoral student (PhD, EdD, etc.)
• Professional degree student (JD, MD, MBA, etc.)
• Other

Have you used any generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot) for learning or coursework in the past 3 months?

• Yes
• No

In a typical week during the academic term, how often do you use generative AI tools for learning or coursework?

Please rank the following learning activities from the one where you use generative AI MOST (1) to LEAST.

1. Understanding or summarizing material
2. Brainstorming and generating ideas
3. Writing and drafting
4. Problem-solving and practice
5. Studying and exam preparation
6. Getting feedback on my work

When using generative AI for this course, to what extent did you develop a deep understanding of the underlying concepts?

How often do you form your own conclusions about a topic before consulting generative AI?

Compared to material you learned WITHOUT generative AI, how would you rate your ability to retain information learned WITH generative AI?

While using generative AI for learning, how often do you pause to check whether you actually understand the material rather than just reading the AI's response?

Based on your responses in this survey, please share any additional thoughts about how generative AI has influenced your learning experience — both positively and negatively.

What is your primary field of study?

• Arts & Humanities
• Social Sciences
• Business & Management
• Natural Sciences
• Engineering & Technology
• Computer Science & Information Technology
• Health Sciences & Medicine
• Education
• Law
• Mathematics & Statistics
• Other (please specify)

How would you describe your overall level of engagement with your current coursework?

When using generative AI for this course, to what extent were you able to apply concepts to new problems or scenarios on your own?

How often do you question the assumptions or perspectives embedded in generative AI responses?

How confident are you that you could apply concepts learned with generative AI to a different course or real-world situation?

How often do you change your approach to using generative AI when you realize your current strategy is not helping you learn effectively?

What is your age?

• 18–20
• 21–23
• 24–26
• 27–30
• 31–35
• 36–40
• 41 or older
• Prefer not to say

When using generative AI for this course, to what extent did you analyze, compare, or critically evaluate the information you encountered?

How often do you consult additional sources (textbooks, journals, peers) to compare against what generative AI provides?

After completing a learning task with generative AI, how often do you reflect on whether the AI actually helped you learn or just helped you complete the task?

When using generative AI for this course, to what extent did you create original work or synthesize ideas beyond what the AI provided?