Teachers' perceptions of the advantages and disadvantages of Artificial Intelligence at a Peruvian university

Condori Apaza M.; Reyna Arauco G.A.; de la Cruz M.R.; Espíritu Orihuela J.C. · Edutec (2025) · DOI: 10.21556/edutec.2025.93.3835

Resumen

The rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has disrupted various areas of life, including education. The objective was to understand the perceptions of faculty members at the National University of Central Peru (UNCP) regarding the advantages and disadvantages of AI in higher education. The study used a quantitative approach, with a non-experimental, cross-sectional-descriptive design. The instrument (questionnaire) was subjected to expert opinion and exploratory factor analysis, applied to a sample of 304 faculty members, either online or in person. The results showed that the majority of faculty members perceive AI to have significant advantages (Gaussian Z, p <.01) in learning personalization, educational data analysis, instant feedback, and accessibility. They also perceive AI to have significant disadvantages (Gaussian Z, p <.01) in the lack of human interaction, potential data bias, and technological dependence. In conclusion, the teachers surveyed perceive that AI has advantages and disadvantages, and its use in the country's universities demonstrates a significant impact on the educational practices of teachers and students.

Instituciones: Universidad Nacional del Centro del Perú