Benefits of AI chatbots and engagement of senior high school students in Divine Word College of San Jose

Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot usage is becoming increasingly common in schools, as students today are digital natives accustomed to instant access to information and personalized experiences of modern technology.This descriptive correlational design determined the level of benefits of using AI chatbots and their significant relationship to student engagement.The adapted questionnaires were distributed to 206 respondents from Divine Word College of San Jose senior high school department, representing diverse academic tracks.This study revealed that the students have a moderate agreement regarding the benefits of using AI chatbots; moreover, a high degree of student engagement was revealed in student engagement.A significant relationship exists between the perceived benefits of AI chatbots and students' engagement levels.As students perceive greater benefits from using AI chatbots, their engagement level also increases, highlighting the potential of these tools to foster active participation and meaningful interactions in the learning process.This study provides insight into the benefits of using AI chatbots and student engagement of senior high school students.This study recommends that policymakers and administrators address potential challenges, such as data privacy and digital equity, to create a supportive environment for the widespread adoption of AI chatbots in education.Future researchers may also explore and study the specific school activities in which students are getting more engaged in using AI chatbots in an educational context.