Learning in Terms of Success With Generative AI Tools

Have you ever used generative AI tools in your classroom? Taiwan’s foray into AI, backed up by its competitive edge and distinct advantages, make it a haven for partnerships with overseas companies and foreign investment. Thus, the purpose of this paper was to answer three important research questions: “Are students satisfied with the use of Generative AI tools and the school learning platform?”, “In what ways has their learning been enhanced?”, and “How can teachers improve their teaching strategies to help students improve their communications skills?”. The participants of this study were 43 Taiwanese students (23 females and 20 males) enrolled in the Department of Applied Foreign Languages, at Ling Tung University of Science and Technology, in the fall of academic year of 2024. The objective of this study was to initiate and incite students to conduct research by using generative AI tools, which has become paramount to the success of finding a job on the competitive job market or to develop a business on the international stage. The results of this study show that, while most of the students prefer using AI tools to process their assignments faster, some students still rely on the teachers’ teaching materials and clear directions. Second, college students’ most preferred AI tools are “Chat GPT”, Gemini AI”, and “Gamma AI” because they are helpful to provide sample answers that students can use immediately. Finally, students who only used AI tools could not could not complete assignments as well as other students who followed the teacher’s instructions. In conclusion, although AI tools are convenient and easy to use, students should not rush to complete tasks quickly; listening to the teachers’ clear instructions and asking the right questions are two essential skills to experience learning success with Generative AI tools.