semantic_scholarHorttechnology2026-08-01
Generative AI in the Online Classroom: Lessons from a Plant Physiology Course
Dan Ye, S. Pennisi, D. Jespersen, Chris Rich
TL;DR: This study investigates university students’ perceptions and uses of GenAI, analyzing its role in learning and its quantitative impact on academic performance and study efficiency in a plant physiology course, and offers practical strategies and reflections from the educators’ perspective on how best to integrate GenAI tools into teaching thoughtfully to enhance learning in horticulture.
Although the adoption of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in higher education is a reality, we are still in the early days of understanding how it can be used and applied in educational contexts. A significant gap remains in understanding its impacts within plant scienc…