STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF USING AI INSTRUMENTS IN DEVELOPING LEARNING-TO-LEARN SKILLS: AN EXPLORATORY QUALITATIVE STUDY

Authors

  • Oleksandr Malykhin Department of Didactics, Institute of Pedagogy of NAES of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6042-6298
  • Nataliia Aristova Department of International Relations and Reseach Cooperation, Institute of Pedagogy of NAES of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0943-8039
  • Liudmyla Dybkova Department of Informatics and Systemology, Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman, Kyiv, Ukraine https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3920-118X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.68302/std2026.vol3.159

Keywords:

University students, learning-to-learn skills, AI tools, digital technologies

Abstract

Considering the rapid evolution of digital technologies and the emergence of AI, within the Fourth Industrial Revolution university training should equip students with knowledge and skills to address the challenges of the labor market and, more importantly, successfully navigate their daily personal and professional lives. This implies teaching university students to use innovative digital technologies, including AI tools. Given the ongoing development of digital technologies, learning in the 21st century is a significant challenge. Although the use of AI tools in the university classroom raises many controversial issues, it is apparent that AI, as one of the newest digital technologies, is already an inseparable part of students’ lives. The paper aims to understand students’ perceptions of AI and its potential to develop their learning-to-learn skills. The researchers used a voluntary response sampling technique to select the research sample. To collect basic data on students’ perceptions of using AI tools to develop their learning-to-learn skills, the researchers conducted an exploratory qualitative study. The findings indicate that the majority of students agree strongly that AI and AI tools open new opportunities for learning in general and for developing their learning-to-learn skills in particular.

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Author Biography

  • Nataliia Aristova, Department of International Relations and Reseach Cooperation, Institute of Pedagogy of NAES of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine

    Nataliia Aristova is a Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Full Professor. She heads the Department of International Relations and Research Cooperation at the Institute of Pedagogy of the National Academy of Educational Sciences of Ukraine. Natallia Aristova is a hardworking researcher and trainer with 20 years of experience in teaching and research work. Able to organize and hold seminars, workshops, and round-table discussions for students, postgraduate students, general secondary school teachers, and university teachers. Eager to promote Ukrainians with a sense of belonging to the European community and to convey common European values. Ready to share her skills and expertise while conducting research in an international team of scientists. A confident teacher in an auditorium and a presenter at conferences, able to keep the attention of audiences of all levels.

     

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Published

17.09.2026

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Vol. 3 (2026): Proceedings of the International Conference on Secure Systems Design and Technology Development.

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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O. Malykhin, N. Aristova, and L. Dybkova, “STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF USING AI INSTRUMENTS IN DEVELOPING LEARNING-TO-LEARN SKILLS: AN EXPLORATORY QUALITATIVE STUDY”, SysTechDev, vol. 3, pp. 159–163, Sep. 2026, doi: 10.68302/std2026.vol3.159.