6 papers
Do Gains from Generative AI-Enabled Adaptive Pretesting Persist? Evidence from a Retention Study
Mahir Akgun, Sacip Toker
Pretesting - attempting problems before instruction - supports learning by activating prior knowledge and sharpening attention to subsequent instruction. Recent work suggests that…
Short-Term Gains, Long-Term Gaps: The Impact of GenAI and Search Technologies on Retention
Mahir Akgun, Sacip Toker
The rise of Generative AI (GenAI) tools, such as ChatGPT, has transformed how students access and engage with information, raising questions about their impact on learning outcomes…
Struggle First, Prompt Later: How Task Complexity Shapes Learning with GenAI-Assisted Pretesting
Mahir Akgun, Sacip Toker
This study examines the role of AI-assisted pretesting in enhancing learning outcomes, particularly when integrated with generative AI tools like ChatGPT. Pretesting, a learning st…
Modeling Changes in Individuals' Cognitive Self-Esteem With and Without Access To Search Tools
Mahir Akgun, Sacip Toker
Search engines, as cognitive partners, reshape how individuals evaluate their cognitive abilities. This study examines how search tool access influences cognitive self-esteem (CSE)…
Evaluating the Effect of Pretesting with Conversational AI on Retention of Needed Information
Mahir Akgun, Sacip Toker
This study explores the role of pretesting when integrated with conversational AI tools, specifically ChatGPT, in enhancing learning outcomes. Drawing on existing research, which d…
The Role of Task Complexity in Reducing AI Plagiarism: A Study of Generative AI Tools
Sacip Toker, Mahir Akgun
This study investigates whether assessments fostering higher-order thinking skills can reduce plagiarism involving generative AI tools. Participants completed three tasks of varyin…