Examining the impact of higher-order thinking and GAI chatbots on engineering creativity in higher education (opens in new tab)

The development of higher-order thinking and creativity is widely regarded as a central objective in engineering education. With the increasing use of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) tools, particularly AI chatbots, there is growing interest in understanding how these technologies are related to cognitive processes and creative outcomes. This study examines the relationships among higher-order thinking, GAI chatbot use, and engineering creativity, with a particular focus on their und...