Home⇛International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Research⇛vol. 7 no. 7 (2026)

Dependency on AI Tools and Its Impact on the Knowledge Acquisition of Maritime Students in Classroom Settings: Implementing AI-Assisted Learning Enhancement Program

John Oliver F. Panes | Carol A. Abucay | Myla Christine DC. San Miguel | Zclyn V. Arpon | Lance J. Campos | Richmond A. Falmarin | Mc Ruyanz E. Fisco

Discipline: Artificial Intelligence

 

Abstract:

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in education has significantly transformed how students access information, complete academic tasks, and develop learning strategies. However, the in- creasing reliance on AI technologies raises concerns regarding its po- tential impact on students' knowledge acquisition and independent learning. This study assessed the dependency on AI tools and its im- pact on the knowledge acquisition of maritime students in classroom settings at the Central Luzon College of Science and Technology (CEL- TECH), Olongapo City. The general objective of the research was to determine the level of maritime students' dependency on AI tools and examine its relationship with their knowledge acquisition, particu- larly in terms of critical thinking, decision-making abilities, and study habits. Additionally, the study aimed to identify whether significant differences existed in AI dependency and knowledge acquisition when respondents were grouped according to demographic profile variables. This study employed a quantitative descriptive-correla- tional research design. A total of 276 maritime students from the Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation (BSMT) and Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering (BSMarE) programs participated in the study using stratified random sampling. Data were collected through a validated structured survey questionnaire and analyzed using statistical tools such as frequency, percentage distribution, weighted mean, Analysis of Variance, and Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient. The findings revealed that maritime students demonstrated a moderate level of dependency on AI tools and a mod- erate level of knowledge acquisition in classroom settings. Results also indicated that there were significant relationships between AI tool dependency and knowledge acquisition, suggesting that while AI tools support learning efficiency, excessive reliance may influence students' independent thinking and problem-solving skills. The study concluded that AI tools can serve as beneficial educational support systems when used responsibly. However, balanced and guided inte- gration of AI technologies is necessary to ensure that students *Corresponding author: E-mail: jpanes334@gmail.com/ johnoliver.panes@deped.gov.ph Panes et al., 2026 / Dependency on AI Tools and its Impact on the Knowledge Acquisition of Maritime Students in Classroom Settings IJMABER 2909 Volume 7 | Number 7 | July | 2026 continue to develop essential cognitive and practical competencies. Therefore, the study proposed the implementation of an AI- Assisted Learning Enhancement Program to promote responsible AI use while strengthening students' critical thinking and independent learning abilities.



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