Journal article
EGenAI-DBR: a design-based framework for responsible generative AI integration in higher education
Education Innovations: Systems and Future Learning, Vol.1(1), pp.341-373
14/12/2026
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Abstract
Purpose: Thi sstudy introduce sthe EGenAI-DBR framework to help educators integrate GenAI responsibly in higher education. It addresses the tension between AI’s pedagogical potential and academic integrity by providing educators with a practical, ethics-centred roadmap through the Conceptual–Strategic Integration
Matrix (CSIM).
Design/methodology/approach: This study employs a Design-Based Research (DBR) methodology structured across five layers: conceptual, structural, operational, analytical and ethical. A two-phase mixed methods design was used – a baseline survey (N 5 128) via Prolific and a classroom pilot (n 5 25) at a Middle Eastern institution using Google Suite and Moodle.
Findings: Students entered with high GenAI familiarity (M 5 4.32/5). An intention–behaviour gap was identified: 62.5% recognised uncited AI use as misconduct, yet only 58.6% consistently cited it. Clear institutional guidelines were positively associated with student confidence (M 5 4.37) and stronger intentions for continued responsible GenAI use (r 5 0.34, p < 0.001).
Originality/value: EGenAI-DBR represents the first empirically tested synthesis of DBR, academic integrity and GenAI integration, operationalised through the CSIM. Unlike prohibition or detection-based approaches, it embeds ethical reasoning directly into course design, offering an institutionally accessible model applicable
across diverse higher education contexts.
Details
- Title
- EGenAI-DBR: a design-based framework for responsible generative AI integration in higher education
- Creators
- Shahrzad Saremi - University of the Sunshine CoastMansooreh Mirzaei - University of the Sunshine CoastAhmad Rasti - Gantoum Company (Iran)Maryam Nooraei Abadeh - Islamic Azad University (Iran)Marzieh Varposhti - Shahrekord UniversityRania Shibl - Southern Cross UniversityHassan Ahmed - National University of Computer and Emerging SciencesShaden Al Dkheel - Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman UniversityKatie Wang - Torrens University AustraliaDeclan Humphreys - University of the Sunshine Coast
- Publication Details
- Education Innovations: Systems and Future Learning, Vol.1(1), pp.341-373
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Identifiers
- 991013390850202368
- Copyright
- © Shahrzad Saremi, Mansooreh Mirzaei, Ahmad Rasti, Maryam Nooraei Abadeh, Marzieh Varposhti, Rania Shibl, Hassan Ahmed, Shaden Al Dkheel, Katie Wang and Declan Humphreys.
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Science and Engineering
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article