AI teaching leaves Staffordshire students frustrated
University students have raised concerns after discovering large portions of their coding course were delivered using AI-generated materials and voiceovers.
Students at the University of Staffordshire in the UK have criticised a coding course after discovering much of the teaching was delivered through AI-generated slides and voiceovers.
Participants in the government-funded apprenticeship programme said they felt deprived of knowledge and frustrated that the course relied heavily on automated materials.
Concerns arose when learners noticed inconsistencies in language, suspicious file names, and abrupt changes in voiceover accents during lessons.
Students reported raising these issues with university staff, but the institution maintained the use of AI, asserting it supported academic standards while remaining ethical and responsible.
Critics argue that AI teaching diminishes engagement and reduces the opportunity to acquire practical skills needed for career development.
Experts suggest students supplement AI-driven courses with hands-on learning and critical thinking to ensure the experience remains valuable and relevant to their professional goals.
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