USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO TEACH STUDENTS CRITICAL THINKING, COMMUNICATION, COLLABORATION, AND PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS

Abstract

The study was conducted at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, which is famous for its high positions in international rankings and significant achievements in engineering and computer science. The focus was on courses and programs focused on artificial intelligence, critical thinking, communication, collaboration and problem solving skills, including courses such as CS 440 (Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence), CS 446 (Machine Learning) and CS 598 (Advanced Topics in AI). The purpose of the study was to assess how the use of artificial intelligence technologies affects the development of students' critical thinking, communication, collaboration and problem solving skills. The experiment involved 20 students who were offered questionnaires to collect data. The data analysis was carried out using the path analysis method. The results of the study showed that the introduction of various artificial intelligence technologies, such as chatbots (for example, A.L.I.C.E., Eliza, Mitsuku) and personal assistants (Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa), has a positive impact on the development of these skills in students. The findings of the study highlight the high potential of using AI technologies in the educational process to improve students' critical thinking, communication, collaboration and problem solving skills. The results confirm the need for further research and integration of AI into university curricula to improve the quality of education.