Jan Delcker

Papers

Total Citations

105

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About

Dr. Jan Delcker is a leading researcher at the intersection of artificial intelligence and higher education, with a primary focus on how students develop and apply AI competencies in academic settings. Her most influential work, “First-year students AI-competence as a predictor for intended and de facto use of AI-tools for supporting learning processes in higher education” (2024), has already garnered over 105 citations, underscoring its timely impact. In this landmark study, Delcker demonstrates that students’ foundational AI skills are a strong predictor of both their intention to use and actual adoption of generative AI tools—such as translators, paraphrasers, and chatbots—for learning support. This work provides critical insights for educators and policymakers aiming to integrate AI responsibly into curricula. Beyond this, Delcker’s research consistently explores how first-year students navigate emerging technologies, offering evidence-based guidance for fostering digital readiness. Her contributions are particularly notable for bridging the gap between theoretical AI literacy frameworks and practical, measurable outcomes in higher education. For students and researchers, Delcker’s work is an essential resource for understanding the real-world dynamics of AI adoption in learning environments.