GenAI Reading Group: “How University Students Position GenAI Within Their Study”

Join us for our monthly reading group exploring generative AI in teaching and learning contexts. This is an informal discussion space for faculty, staff, and educational developers to engage with current research on GenAI in higher education. This event is hosted on the CTSI GenAI in Teaching and Learning Commons Teams Channel. 
This Month’s Reading: 
Bearman, M., Fawns, T., Corbin, T., Henderson, M., Liang, Y., Oberg, G., … Matthews, K. E. (2025). Time, Emotions and Moral Judgements: How University Students Position GenAI Within Their Study (https://librarysearch.library.utoronto.ca/permalink/01UTORONTO_INST/1j4c6iu/cdi_scopus_primary_2_s2_0_105021570838). Higher Education Research & Development, 1–15.
This article argues that university students position GenAI within their studies through complex emotional and moral reasoning that prioritizes personal values over institutional rules. Based on focus groups with 79 Australian students, the researchers found that students consistently expressed a sense that their work should “come from” and be “owned by” themselves. The authors recommend that institutions shift from enforcement-focused academic integrity policies toward fostering environments where students can develop values-based relationships with GenAI while maintaining academic autonomy.
How to Participate: 
Read what you can of the article (https://librarysearch.library.utoronto.ca/permalink/01UTORONTO_INST/1j4c6iu/cdi_scopus_primary_2_s2_0_105021570838) beforehand – no formal preparation required 
Bring your thoughts, questions, and reactions – all perspectives and levels of GenAI experience welcome 
Join the CTSI GenAI in Teaching and Learning Commons Teams Channel: Open Microsoft Teams → “Join or create a team” → “Join a team with a code” → Enter code: 5uztctq 
Participants are welcome to join the channel to stay connected with future sessions and ongoing discussions about GenAI in teaching and learning.