Artificial Intelligence in Education Challenges and Solutions Through the Eyes of Students

Abstract

The integration of AI tools in learning experiences is becoming increasingly common for students in different levels. This research employed a qualitative research design with a phenomenological approach to explore the perceptions of senior high school students regarding AI in educational contexts, its challenges as well as strategies that schools can implement to overcome these barriers. A total 21 students (11-12 grades) were attended in semi-structured interviews. The findings revealed that the most significant challenges they experienced were related to technical barriers and the quality of AI-generated contents. Furthermore, the most frequent concern which they perceived schools should consider is the negative impacts of AI tools on students’ cognitive skills. The primary recommendation from students for enhancing AI effectiveness in education was the provision of comprehensive training on the proper use of the AI tools. The insights contribute to the current discourse on the integration of AI in education provide actionable strategies for its effective implementation. © 2025 IEEE.