Table 7 Thematic codes generated from 34 students' evaluation of their interaction with the KNUSTbot
Category | Code | f (%) |
|---|---|---|
Positive viewpoints | The AI chatbot is easy to use | 10 (29.4) |
Searching for and evaluating information | 5 (14.7) | |
More self-belief to learn more effectively | 4 (11.7) | |
Giving immediate feedback | 15 (44.1) | |
Negative viewpoints | Concerns about responses being outdated/not relevant | 3 (8.8) |
Inability to think in depth | 11 (32.4) | |
There is a dearth of detailed interactions | 20 (58.8) | |
Recommend the implementation of such experience with chatbot in more courses? | Yes | 27 (79.4) |
No | 2 (8.9) | |
Preference towards interacting with the chatbot comparing to traditional interaction with the instructors | No response/not sure Yes No No response/not sure | 5 (11.7) 20 (58.8) 5 (14.7) 9 (26.5) |