A Young Researcher’s Dual Lens: A Twofold Autoethnographic Exploration of Generative AI in the Realms of Doing Research and Teaching Computer Science and Media Design Education

Lisa Kuka, Corinna Hörmann, Barbara Sabitzer

2025

Abstract

This research paper unfolds the narrative journey of a young researcher immersed in the world of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools. This autoethnographic study explores a PhD candidate’s experiences in STE(A)M education by balancing teaching and research roles while integrating GenAI tools to streamline workflows, create teaching materials, and support educational processes. Findings reveal the transformative potential of AI in addressing challenges faced by educators and researchers, from time management to language barriers, while also emphasizing the importance of ethical considerations and ongoing professional development. Set in an Austrian university and vocational high school, the study examines AI’s transformative impact on teaching and research. Methodologically, the study adopts an autoethnographic framework, providing an immersive exploration of the challenges, benefits, and evolving experiences encountered while integrating GenAI-powered tools in academic endeavors. The findings underscore the transformative impact of GenAI on literature research, methodological planning, and the drafting process, shedding light on the potential of GenAI to support young researchers in STE(A)M fields. However, the study also reveals challenges, such as the risk of hallucination by AI tools and deskilling, prompting a call for a balanced integration of AI tools. The narrative concludes by discussing the implications for young researchers in the STE(A)M domain and the broader educational landscape. Emphasis is placed on the importance of continuous improvement and teacher training in the ever-evolving digital education landscape.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Kuka L., Hörmann C. and Sabitzer B. (2025). A Young Researcher’s Dual Lens: A Twofold Autoethnographic Exploration of Generative AI in the Realms of Doing Research and Teaching Computer Science and Media Design Education. In Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 1: CSEDU; ISBN 978-989-758-746-7, SciTePress, pages 299-306. DOI: 10.5220/0013226200003932

in Bibtex Style

@conference{csedu25,
author={Lisa Kuka and Corinna Hörmann and Barbara Sabitzer},
title={A Young Researcher’s Dual Lens: A Twofold Autoethnographic Exploration of Generative AI in the Realms of Doing Research and Teaching Computer Science and Media Design Education},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 1: CSEDU},
year={2025},
pages={299-306},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0013226200003932},
isbn={978-989-758-746-7},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 1: CSEDU
TI - A Young Researcher’s Dual Lens: A Twofold Autoethnographic Exploration of Generative AI in the Realms of Doing Research and Teaching Computer Science and Media Design Education
SN - 978-989-758-746-7
AU - Kuka L.
AU - Hörmann C.
AU - Sabitzer B.
PY - 2025
SP - 299
EP - 306
DO - 10.5220/0013226200003932
PB - SciTePress