Generative AI Reflection Questions

Some reflective questions that can encourage students to think critically about their use of generative AI tools while ensuring they maintain ownership of their work:

Self-Reflection on Use

1. Frequency and Purpose:

   • How often do you use generative AI tools in your classwork or assignments?
   • What types of tasks do you typically use them for (e.g., brainstorming, drafting, editing)?
   • How do these tools fit into your overall learning process?

2. Ownership and Contribution:

   • In what ways do you ensure that your voice and ideas remain central in the work you submit?
   • How do you balance your own input with the suggestions or outputs provided by AI?
   • Can you identify specific parts of your work where the tool had a significant influence and where your own voice was prominent?

Reflection on Quality and Ethics

3. Evaluation of Outputs:

   • How do you feel about the quality of the material you generate with these tools?
   • What steps do you take to verify the accuracy and relevance of the AI-generated content?
   • Do you feel the tool helps improve your understanding of the subject, or does it sometimes hinder deeper learning?

4. Creative and Critical Thinking:

   • How do these tools impact your creative and critical thinking processes?
   • Are there times when you decide not to use generative AI tools? Why?

5. Ethical Considerations:

   • How do you approach giving credit to AI tools when they contribute to your work?
   • What do you think are the ethical implications of using AI in your learning and creation process?

Growth and Improvement

6. Feedback and Iteration:

   • How do you use AI tools to reflect on and revise your work?
   • What have you learned about your own writing, thinking, or problem-solving by comparing your initial ideas to AI-generated suggestions?

7. Personal Growth:

   • Has your use of generative AI changed the way you think about learning or completing assignments? If so, how?
   • What would you like to improve about how you use these tools in the future?

are there open response questions we could ask about sustainability, the environment, etc?

what other areas might students have concerns about?

Open Response Questions:

14. In your opinion, how can the use of generative AI tools contribute to environmental sustainability?

15. What potential concerns do you have about the impact of AI technologies on the environment or society at large?

16. How do you feel about the energy consumption associated with running AI models? Does this factor into your decision to use or not use these technologies?

17. Do you believe that AI tools could play a significant role in addressing environmental issues or societal challenges? If so, how?

Other Areas of Concern:

• Data privacy and security: Students might have concerns about how their data is being stored and used by AI tools.
• Dependence on technology: There could be worries about becoming overly reliant on AI tools for learning and productivity.
• Job displacement: Students might be concerned about the potential for AI to replace human jobs in various fields.
• Fairness and bias: Concerns may exist regarding the potential for inherent biases in AI algorithms and their outputs.
• Accessibility: There could be concerns about whether all students have equal access to these advanced technological resources.

Likert-style Questions

Here are the reflection questions transformed into multiple-choice and Likert-based items for easier implementation:

Self-Reflection on Use

1. How often do you use generative AI tools for your coursework?

• Never
• Rarely (once a month or less)
• Sometimes (a few times a month)
• Often (weekly)
• Very often (daily or almost daily)

2. For which of the following tasks do you most often use generative AI tools? (Select all that apply)

• Brainstorming ideas
• Drafting essays or assignments
• Revising and editing
• Researching topics
• Generating creative content (e.g., stories, poems)
• Summarizing information
• Other (please specify)

3. To what extent do you feel your own voice and ideas remain central when using generative AI tools?

• Not at all central
• Slightly central
• Moderately central
• Very central
• Completely central

Reflection on Quality and Ethics

4. How satisfied are you with the quality of material generated by AI tools?

• Very dissatisfied
• Dissatisfied
• Neutral
• Satisfied
• Very satisfied

5. How often do you verify the accuracy and relevance of AI-generated content?

• Never
• Rarely
• Sometimes
• Often
• Always

6. Do you feel using generative AI tools enhances your understanding of the subject matter?

• Strongly disagree
• Disagree
• Neutral
• Agree
• Strongly agree

Creative and Critical Thinking

7. How much do generative AI tools impact your creative and critical thinking processes?

• No impact
• Minimal impact
• Moderate impact
• Significant impact
• Transformative impact

8. How often do you choose not to use AI tools, even when they are available?

• Never
• Rarely
• Sometimes
• Often
• Always

Ethical Considerations

9. Do you think it is important to give credit to AI tools when they contribute to your work?

• Strongly disagree
• Disagree
• Neutral
• Agree
• Strongly agree

10. How concerned are you about the ethical implications of using AI tools in your learning process?

• Not at all concerned
• Slightly concerned
• Moderately concerned
• Very concerned
• Extremely concerned

Growth and Improvement

11. How often do you use AI tools to reflect on and revise your work?

• Never
• Rarely
• Sometimes
• Often
• Always

12. How much has using AI tools changed the way you approach learning and completing assignments?

• Not at all
• A little
• Somewhat
• A lot
• Completely

13. How likely are you to change or improve how you use generative AI tools in the future?

• Very unlikely
• Unlikely
• Neutral
• Likely
• Very likely

These items allow students to evaluate their usage habits, perceptions, and growth in a structured format that’s easier to analyze for patterns and insights.