As societies worldwide confront rapid demographic aging, developing digital learning tools suitable for older adults has become increasingly critical. This study investigates the effectiveness of integrating the WSQ (Watch-Summary-Question) instructional strategy with GPT-4 chatbot on enhancing creativity among adult learners in designing senior-friendly digital board games. The WSQ strategy guides autonomous learning through three structured phases—Watch, Summary, and Question—while GPT-4 integration provides immediate, personalized feedback and learning support. Employing a one-group pretest-posttest design, this study involved 30 adult working students enrolled in a long-term care activity design course. Throughout the intervention, students utilized the WSQ framework to engage with instructional videos, compose learning summaries, and formulate questions, receiving real-time AI-assisted feedback during the question phase. The Divergent Thinking Test assessed three creativity dimensions—fluency, flexibility, and originality—before and after the intervention. Paired-samples t-tests revealed statistically significant improvements in fluency (M_diff = 2.77, t(29) = 4.48, p < .001, d = 0.82) and flexibility (M_diff = 1.20, t(29) = 2.74, p = .010, d = 0.50), demonstrating medium to large effect sizes. Although originality showed positive trends, it did not reach statistical significance (p = .261, d = 0.21). Findings suggest that the WSQ-GPT-4 integration effectively enhances adult learners' idea generation capacity and perspective-shifting abilities, though fostering originality may require extended intervention periods and refined pedagogical strategies. This study contributes empirical evidence for integrating AI-assisted instruction into adult education, offering a replicable framework for educators seeking to enhance creative thinking in technology-mediated learning environments.

Authors:
Chih-Chi Liu, Hsin Sheng Junior College of Medical Care and Management, Taiwan
Ying-Ju Li, Hsin Sheng Junior College of Medical Care and Management, Taiwan

About the Presenter(s)
Dr. Chih-Chi Liu is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Long-Term Care at Hsin Sheng Junior College of Medical Care and Management in Taiwan. His research has made contributions to both the fields of education and gerontology.

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https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Chih-Chi-Liu

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