The authors of one course-based design study conclude, without printed measures, that structured AI integration can enhance students' digital literacy, content retention and critical thinking¶

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q2 i? The study concludes that structured integration of AI can enhance students' digital literacy, content retention, and critical thinking skills in the academic context. → Benali Taouis 2026

Evidence¶

Benali Taouis 2026¶

Benali Taouis, H., & Díaz García, A. (2026). Teaching with Generative Artificial Intelligence: Enhancing Critical Thinking and Ethical Awareness in Academic Writing. Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice. https://doi.org/10.53761/28y4hw95

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This is the article's own concluding statement about its course-based study of AI integration in academic writing. It is reported as a conclusion; the available text prints no effect sizes, test statistics, or measurement details for these three outcomes.

"The study concludes that structured integration of AI can enhance students' digital literacy, content retention, and critical thinking skills in the academic context."

Discussion¶

Learner Variables¶

• Digital Literacy — outcome: instruction changes it
• Academic and Critical Literacy — outcome: instruction changes it

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