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ALIVE · BMED 2300 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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Student Feedback Survey · Spring 2026

Help Us Improve
AI in the Classroom

Your honest and thoughtful responses directly shape the future of the ALIVE system and how it serves students at RPI. This survey is confidential.

BMED 2300 ≈ 10–12 min Evaluating AI in the Classroom

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Part A

Usability & System Performance

Q1–Q4 · Ease of use · Response speed · Frequency of use

1 = Low / Negative 3 = Neutral 5 = High / Positive ★ = Reverse-scored (higher = worse)
Q1 How easy was the ALIVE system to use overall?
Q2 How would you rate the speed of ALIVE's responses when you asked a question?
Q3 How frequently did you use the ALIVE Q&A feature during this semester?
Q4 Which input method did you use most often when asking ALIVE a question?
Part B

Learning Outcomes

Q5–Q9 · Conceptual understanding · Homework · Exam preparation · Retention

Q5ALIVE was beneficial in improving my understanding of BMED 2300 concepts.
Q6ALIVE was helpful when working through homework problems and assignments.
Q7ALIVE helped me prepare for exams by clarifying concepts I was unsure about.
Q8Being able to ask questions at the exact moment of confusion helped me retain course material better.
Q9ALIVE's explanations helped me connect concepts across different topics in the course (e.g., linking CT principles to MRI).
Part C

Trust & Critical Thinking

Q10–Q13 · Response trust · Answer verification · Critical evaluation

Q10How much do you trust the accuracy of the answers provided by ALIVE?
Q11I verified ALIVE's answers against the lecture slides, textbook, or other sources before relying on them.
Q12I accepted ALIVE's answers without questioning them, even when they seemed unclear. ★ Reverse
Q13I was able to identify when an ALIVE response was incorrect or incomplete based on my course knowledge.
Part D

Human Interaction & Over-Reliance

Q14–Q18 · Classroom attendance · Office hours · Independence

Q14Using ALIVE reduced how often I attended class, visited office hours, or participated in group discussions. ★ Reverse
Q15When I had a question about lecture content, my first instinct was to ask ALIVE rather than the professor or classmates.
Q16When you had a question about course content, what did you do FIRST?
Q17I was still able to understand and work through course problems on my own, without using ALIVE. ★ Reverse
Q18I used ALIVE primarily as a shortcut to get answers quickly rather than as a tool to deepen my understanding. ★ Reverse
Part E

Skill Development & Academic Integrity

Q19–Q21 · Core skill impact · Transparency · Appropriate use

Q19ALIVE helped strengthen my problem-solving and analytical reasoning skills for medical imaging topics.
Q20I used ALIVE only as a learning aid (to understand concepts), not to generate answers I submitted as my own work.
Q21Using ALIVE made me more aware of the limitations and potential errors of AI-generated explanations.
Part F

Equity, Accessibility & Future Adoption

Q22–Q25 · Language accessibility · Equity · Future use intent

Q22ALIVE was accessible and easy to use regardless of my English language proficiency or technical background.
Q23A system like ALIVE would help level the playing field for students who do not have easy access to instructors or tutors outside of class.
Q24I would want ALIVE to be available for all my future courses at RPI.
Q25I think ALIVE-style interactive lecture systems should be made available to high school students preparing to enter university.
Part G

Open-Ended Feedback

Q26–Q28 · Qualitative responses for thematic analysis

Q26Describe one specific moment this semester when ALIVE helped you understand something you were confused about. What did you ask, and how useful was the answer?
Q27In your view, did ALIVE change how you interact with the course — for example, how often you attend class, visit office hours, or study with classmates? Please explain.
Q28What is the single most important improvement you would suggest for the ALIVE system to make it more useful for your learning?
Course

Bioimaging & Bioinstrumentation — BMED 2300

General course feedback · Instruction · Learning experience

C1Overall, how would you rate the quality of instruction in BMED 2300?
C2The course materials (slides, textbook, assignments) supported my learning effectively.
C3I feel confident in the core concepts of biomedical imaging and instrumentation after this course.
C4What aspects of the course worked well and what would you like to see improved?
Other

General Message

Concerns, suggestions, or anything else you'd like to share

MPlease share any concerns, suggestions, or messages for the research team.

Your responses are confidential and used solely for research purposes.
ALIVE Research Team · islamm11@rpi.edu

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