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A practical case of mentoring in higher education at a health school
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The rapid advancement of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools is reshaping higher education, particularly in creative fields such as design, multimedia, and audiovisuals. Students increasingly seek faster solutions for academic challenges, often relying on AI-generated content rather than engaging in research, critical analysis, and validation through credible sources or instructors. This tendency weakens the "thinking vs. creating" stage of the design methodology, a fundamental cognitive process that requires deep concentration, research, and creative reasoning to materialize ideas effectively. The proposed design methodology consists of four stages: (1) Briefing—problem definition, (2) Thinking vs. Creating—ideation, (3) Materialization—execution based on Lupton’s (2016) Design Thinking principles, and (4) Solution—evaluating originality, relevance, and creativity. In practical-laboratory classroom settings, students engage in manual techniques such as mind maps and moodboards (A2 format). Initially, they hesitate to move away from digital tools but later recognize the cognitive and creative benefits of these techniques. This process reinforces the understanding that strong ideas require effort rather than instant AI-generated solutions. A survey had a total of 256 answers of students in Communication Design, Multimedia, and Audiovisuals, revealed that 64.8% use ChatGPT, 28.9% Capcut, 19.5% Copilot, 13.3% Adobe Firefly, 11.7% DALL·E, and other AI tools. However, only 41.4% critically reflect on AI-generated content, 17.6% validate it with teachers, and 14.5% verify information through online sources. This study concludes that while AI accelerates and optimizes aspects of the creative process, human cognitive engagement remains essential. The integration of AI in co-creation processes, particularly at the "thinking vs. creating" stage, enhances skill development when used as a complementary tool rather than a replacement for critical and creative thinking.
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Saúde, M., Ferraz, R., Silva, V., Barreto, J., Portugal, P., Santos, J., & Vieira, M. (2025). A practical case of mentoring in higher education at a health school. Porto Pedagogical Innovation Conference - P.PIC 2025, 45. https://cip.ipp.pt/ppic2025/book-of-abstracts/assets/ppic25-boa.pdf