Generative AI research

Generative AI in Scottish education: Learner experiences and attitudes in Schools and Colleges

This report presents the findings from our consultation with school and college-based learners about their use of and attitudes towards generative artificial intelligence (AI) in education.

Generative Artificial Intelligence and Learners with Additional Support Needs: Literature Review

The number of learners with additional support needs in Scotland has risen in recent years. Since 2019, the number of requests for reasonable adjustment received by us has increased by 32%. There is a growing body of research that indicates Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) has the potential to support learners with ASN.

What are we trying to find out?

What did we learn?

The literature indicates that, in general, GenAI tools show promise for supporting learners with ASN. In particular, the GenAI tools researched may enhance ASN learners’ self-directed learning to facilitate parity with their peers.

The research demonstrated that:

What will change because of the research?

The studies provide a starting point to carry out further research and inquiry into this issue, and how these tools could be used to support learners with ASN with their qualifications

Generative AI Consultation Survey Focus group findings

Our GenAI Consultation Focus Groups report represents the second stage of our consultation on the use of AI in education.

The insights gained in the reports, along with our continued engagement with other UK qualifications regulators and awarding bodies, teachers, lecturers, and other stakeholders across Scottish education will help to inform further updates to our guidance.

The publication of the report findings informed our current position on candidates’ use of GenAI in assessments which will remain in place for the coming 2024-25 academic session.

Generative AI Consultation Survey Results

Our analysis of the Generative AI Consultation (GenAI) Survey represents the first stage in a wider consultation of practitioners on GenAI use in education, with a particular focus on the response to SQA’s position on the use of GenAI in assessment.