Higher education students using GenAI tools to design websites

Abstract

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools have the potential to revolutionize education. However, there is limited research of empirical studies on university students’ uses and experiences with GenAI tools. This study investigates the views of university students regarding Wix AI and ChatGPT after they have used these tools for website design and development. The students evaluated the user experience, and the quality of both Wix AI and ChatGPT as well as of their responses. They mostly appreciated ChatGPT’s easy-of-use, fast and useful responses. They also believed that both tools are interesting and helpful. However, they disliked their unoriginal and occasionally inaccurate, fabricated responses. Furthermore, they highlighted more advantages, disadvantages, opportunities, obstacles, and risks associated with using Wix AI and ChatGPT for website design and development. Finally, the study provides recommendations to students, GenAI developers, and educational institutions with regards to the use of GenAI tools in education.