What LCC students are saying about AI

By Nicole Wadkins
Staff Reporter

Each class at LCC is now required to include a policy for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the course syllabus. The three options of AI use are: the use of AI tools is not allowed in this course; AI may be used on some assignments, per approval by the instructor; and students are encouraged to use generative AI tools in their coursework. We asked students what they thought about the use of AI in the classroom and here is what they said.

“I don't believe it should be as widely used, in my opinion,” Maria Reyna. “But I do see where others might use it as a tool for helping find their way to an answer. But I don't know, I just don't think it should be widely used.” Photo by Nicole Wadkins.

“I think AI is a really good thing, especially given the fact that technology is evolving, meaning that we as humans also need to evolve and get used to learning how to use it. I think it's really easy to fall prey to it in the sense that you're having to rely on it for work instead of actually relying on your knowledge and your work,” said Brett Vue. “But I think it can be really useful if done correctly, but that's where it gets really tough. How do we use it correctly, and how can we teach people to use it correctly?” Photo by Nicole Wadkins.

“I'm not a big fan of AI because it kind of takes away from your own learning. How are you supposed to learn anything if you're having your work done by something that isn't you?” said Neva Marsden. “How are you supposed to take anything from that class and from that assignment that you're doing, if you're not actually doing it?” Photo by Nicole Wadkins.

“I don't necessarily think that AI is right, and I do think that a lot of kids are taking advantage of it and using it in school,” said Kassie Buck. “I think that it is making everybody far off worse when they use it in school.” Photo by Nicole Wadkins.

 

“It is pretty much completely, 100% negative. I don't support AI in any way.  I think it has a lot of negative effects on our environment. But I think especially in a school setting, it just doesn't do any students any good,” said Chance Adkins. “I think it just makes you worse at learning, and studies show that it also makes your brain worse—actually makes you dumber—which I think kind of defeats the purpose of paying for college.” Photo by Nicole Wadkins.

“I think that it is beneficial, especially for neurodivergent students, because AI is even having text read to you. I feel like that's an important feature to have,” said Amy Phillips. She also said that AI could be useful for portions of an assignment, like “for fleshing out ideas, not really doing the whole project.” Photo by Nicole Wadkins.