Chatbot usage analytics show substantial after-hours demand, with 36.8% of interactions occurring outside standard working hours¶

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q2 i? System analytics showed 36.8% of chatbot interactions occurred after hours, indicating student need for flexible, on-demand academic support beyond traditional availability times. → Stephen Colbran 2026

Evidence¶

Stephen Colbran 2026¶

Stephen Colbran, Meena Jha and Caitlin Schiavone. (2026). Understanding student perspectives on generative AI chatbots: a human-centred mixed-methods study in higher education. International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education. https://doi.org/10.1186/s41239-026-00605-w

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Observational analysis of chatbot system analytics (Fig. 2, 24-h usage patterns) across the nine units: 63.2% of interactions occurred 9 AM to 5 PM, with a spike at 5 PM, sustained evening interaction, and minimal engagement between 2 and 6 AM; "a notable 36.8% of interactions happened after hours".

"However, a notable 36.8% of interactions happened after hours, suggesting the value of the chatbot as a source of academic support beyond traditional availability times."

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