VERS UNE LITTÉRATIE NUMÉRIQUE POUR UN USAGE RESPONSABLE DE L’INTELLIGENCE ARTIFICIELLE GÉNÉRATIVE DANS LES UNIVERSITÉS / TOWARDS DIGITAL LITERACY FOR THE RESPONSIBLE USE OF GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN UNIVERSITIES

Authors

  • Josué Ngwej Mpandamadi Université de Lubumbashi, République démocratique du Congo
  • Jacques Mwela Mutuntuka Université de Lubumbashi, République démocratique du Congo
  • Boniface Aspan A Kasas Université de Lubumbashi, République démocratique du Congo
  • Basile Mulwani Makelele Université de Lubumbashi, République démocratique du Congo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejoe.v11i2.7009

Keywords:

pédagogie universitaire, éthique en recherche, intelligence artificielle générative, littératie numérique / university pedagogy, research ethics, generative artificial intelligence, digital literacy

Abstract

Les pratiques pédagogiques et la recherche dans l’enseignement supérieur et universitaire subissent des mutations notables depuis le début de la révolution de l’intelligence artificielle Générative (IAG). Les enseignants, les étudiants et gestionnaires recourent aux outils numériques de l’IAG pour programmer les enseignements, les dispenser, les apprendre et les évaluer. Une innovation éducative certes, mais qui soulève encore des enjeux éthiques, épistémiques et sociétaux majeurs. Par une recension de la littérature, cette étude vise à explorer la structuration scientifique des recherches sur l’IAG éducative publiées entre 2021 et 2025, en mettant l’accent sur la notion de littératie numérique et l’usage responsable des technologies intelligentes. Un corpus de 70 publications internationales postées sur internet a été répertorié, codé dans SPSS, et les analyses descriptives et corrélationnelles ont été effectuées. Notamment, Une analyse thématique a été réalisée selon la méthode de Braun et Clarke et une analyse statistique complémentaire menée par les corrélations de Pearson, Spearman, α de Cronbach. Et les résultats révèlent une forte cohérence interne entre les dimensions méthodologiques, discursives et thématiques de ces publications. Par ailleurs, trois axes scientifiques s’imposent : un axe empirique et pédagogique centré sur l’apprentissage personnalisé ; un axe institutionnel axé sur la gouvernance et la qualité académique ; et un axe prospectif orienté vers l’éthique et l’inclusion. Et l’ensemble des corrélations significatives témoigne d’une maturité croissante du domaine scientifique d’études sur l’IAG, où la littératie numérique devient le pivot conceptuel d’une éducation à l’IAG fondée sur la responsabilité, la réflexivité et la justice numérique.

 

Through a literature review, this study aims to examine the scientific structuring of research on educational GAI published between 2021 and 2025, with particular emphasis on digital literacy and the responsible use of intelligent technologies. A corpus of 70 international publications available online was identified, coded in SPSS, and analyzed using descriptive and correlational methods. A thematic analysis was conducted following Braun and Clarke’s approach, and complementary statistical analyses were performed using Pearson and Spearman correlations, as well as Cronbach’s alpha. The findings reveal strong internal coherence across the methodological, discursive, and thematic dimensions of these publications. Furthermore, three major scientific clusters emerge: an empirical and pedagogical cluster focused on personalized learning; an institutional cluster centered on governance and academic quality; and a prospective cluster oriented toward ethics and inclusion. Overall, the significant correlations indicate a growing maturity in the scientific field of GAI studies, where digital literacy becomes the conceptual cornerstone of GAI education grounded in responsibility, reflexivity, and digital justice.

Author Biographies

  • Josué Ngwej Mpandamadi, Université de Lubumbashi, République démocratique du Congo

    Josué Ngwej Mpandamadi is a Work and Organizational Psychologist and PhD candidate at the University of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo. His research interests include organizational safety, morale, innovation, leadership, and human resource management. He has also contributed to research on case-based learning and assessment in higher education.

    ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-9318-6853

    Email: ngwej.mpandamadi@unilu.ac.cd

  • Jacques Mwela Mutuntuka, Université de Lubumbashi, République démocratique du Congo

    Jacques Mwela Mutuntuka is a School Psychologist, Senior Lecturer, and PhD candidate at the University of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo. His research focuses mainly on school psychology, learning, and school discipline. He has contributed to research on case-based learning and assessment in psychology education.

    Email: assistantjacques@gmail.com

  • Boniface Aspan A Kasas, Université de Lubumbashi, République démocratique du Congo

    Boniface Aspan A Kasas is a Clinical Psychologist, Senior Lecturer, and PhD candidate at the University of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo. His research interests include clinical psychology, language-related disorders, and psychosocial representations. He is a co-author of A Study on the Perception of Congolese Students towards Sape.

    Email: aspanbonif@gmail.com

  • Basile Mulwani Makelele, Université de Lubumbashi, République démocratique du Congo

    Basile Mulwani Makelele is a School Psychologist, PhD in Psychology, and Full Professor at the University of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo. His main areas of expertise include educational and school psychology, psychometrics, cognition, psychological assessment, learning, memory, and psychoeducational research. His recent work also focuses on university pedagogy and the integration of generative artificial intelligence into higher education.

    ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-2294-7360

    Email: makelelem@unilu.ac.cd

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2026-09-14

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