DeepSeek as an AI-Powered Learning Tool: Uncovering EFL College Students’ Preference and Satisfaction
The result's identifiers
Result code in IS VaVaI
<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F62690094%3A18450%2F25%3A50022735" target="_blank" >RIV/62690094:18450/25:50022735 - isvavai.cz</a>
Result on the web
<a href="https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.1177/21582440251381683" target="_blank" >https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.1177/21582440251381683</a>
DOI - Digital Object Identifier
<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/21582440251381683" target="_blank" >10.1177/21582440251381683</a>
Alternative languages
Result language
angličtina
Original language name
DeepSeek as an AI-Powered Learning Tool: Uncovering EFL College Students’ Preference and Satisfaction
Original language description
This study explores the preferences and satisfaction levels of EFL college students using DeepSeek, an AI-powered learningtool, in their language learning practices. Utilizing a phenomenographic qualitative analysis, the research categorizes students’attitudes and experiences with DeepSeek based on thematic interview questions. The number of participants is 40, namely20 from University of Diyala and 20 from University of Hradec Kralove. Using phenomenographic qualitative analysis and themethodology developed by Stenfors-Hayes et al. (2013), the findings categorized thematically based on the interview questions.The findings reveal that a significant portion of students incorporate DeepSeek into their daily routines, appreciating itseffectiveness, reliability, and utility. While 35% of students use DeepSeek daily and 15% twice a day, 50% rely on it occasionallyfor specific academic challenges. The study also highlights that most students prefer to use DeepSeek in combination withother AI applications, leveraging its affordability and reliability alongside tools like ChatGPT, Google AI Studio, Copilot, andGemini. The strategic use of multi-tool integration strategy enhances learning outcomes by allowing students to customizetheir educational experiences and focus on complex problem-solving. In addition to its outstanding capabilities, some concernsregarding privacy and ethical concerns are raised by the participants. The research underscores the importance ofunderstanding student preferences to refine AI applications and improve their efficacy in language instruction. By examiningthe unique features and advantages of DeepSeek, this study contributes to the ongoing development of AI-powered learningtools, ensuring they remain effective and accessible for EFL students.
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Czech description
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Classification
Type
J<sub>imp</sub> - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database
CEP classification
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OECD FORD branch
50301 - Education, general; including training, pedagogy, didactics [and education systems]
Result continuities
Project
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Continuities
I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace
Others
Publication year
2025
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Data specific for result type
Name of the periodical
Sage open
ISSN
2158-2440
e-ISSN
2158-2440
Volume of the periodical
15
Issue of the periodical within the volume
4
Country of publishing house
US - UNITED STATES
Number of pages
16
Pages from-to
"Article: 21582440251381683"
UT code for WoS article
001595079600001
EID of the result in the Scopus database
2-s2.0-105018943941