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44 Pages : 473-484

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).44      10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).44      Published : Mar 2022

The Techno-Pedagogical Experience: Probing Communicative Affordance of Mobile Phones in Pakistan's Academia

    The advent of technological advancement has affected everylifestyle and reshaped the concepts related to academic practices. As compared to conventional pedagogy, the new ways of easier communication through digital media devices especially Mobile Phones have offered diverse ways of learning for the students and provided the academicians with a multipurpose platform of sharing ideas, preparing lectures, conducting research and coordinating with the students. The study investigates how digital intervention in pedagogy has affected the learning environment in Pakistan`s academia with a student's perspective. For the purpose, drawing upon the theoretical perspective of Communicative Affordance, a sample of 600 students is surveyed.

    Techno-Pedagogical, Communicative Affordance, Academia
    (1) Madiha Maqsood
    Department of Development Communication, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Aemen Khalid
    PhD, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Seemab Far Bukhari
    Department of Communication and Media Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

32 Pages : 352-364

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).32      10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).32      Published : Mar 2023

Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Academia: A Case Study of Critical Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

    This study scrutinizes the role of AI literacy and ChatGPT-3 in enhancing critical reasoning and journalistic writing competencies among 50 third-term journalism students at Tajik National University. Given the escalating relevance of AI across sectors, including journalism, we aim to highlight the potential advantages of incorporating AI utilities in journalism pedagogy. We utilized a mixed- methods approach, comprising both quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques, for a comprehensive examination of the influence of AI literacy and ChatGPT-3 on student skill development.We gathered insights via surveys and interviews, revealing the impact of AI on learning outcomes. Our findings suggest a significant improvement in students' critical thinking and journalistic writing skills
    with ChatGPT-3 usage. The integration of AI tools in the classroom encourages in-depth analysis and collaboration, thereby enhancing students' writing skills. The results underline the importance of AI literacy in journalism education, preparing students for the rapidly transforming, AI-centric journalism industry.

    Artificial Intelligence, Academia, Higher Education, Journalism, Students
    (1) Muhammad Irfan
    Researcher at School of English, Irish and Communication, University of Limerick.
    (2) Liam Murray
    Head of Linguistic Department, University of Limerick.
    (3) Sajjad Ali
    Assistant Professor, Department of Journalism & Mass Communication, University of Malakand. Chakdara, KP, Pakistan.