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The impact of Generative AI (GenAI) on practices, policies and research direction in education: a case of ChatGPT and Midjourney

Interactive learning environments , 2023

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools have become increasingly accessible and have impacted school education in numerous ways. However, most of the discussions occur in higher education. In schools, teachers' perspectives are crucial for making sense of innovative technologies. Accordingly, this qualitative study aims to investigate how GenAI changes our school education from the perspectives of teachers and leaders. It used four domainslearning, teaching, assessment, and administrationas the initial framework suggested in a systematic literature review study on AI in education. The participants were 88 school teachers and leaders of different backgrounds. They completed a survey and joined a focus group to share how ChatGPT and Midjounery had a GenAI effect on school education. Thematic analysis identified four main themes and 12 subthemes. The findings provide three suggestions for practices: know-it-all attitude, new prerequisite knowledge, interdisciplinary teaching, and three implications for policy: new assessment, AI education, and professional standards. They also further suggest six future research directions for GenAI in education.

University Students' Perception and Use of ChatGPT: Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Higher Education

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HUMAN COMPUTING STUDIES, 2023

This quantitative study examined how university students perceive and use generative AI technology, specifically ChatGPT, in higher education. The main objective is to explore and describe university students' perception and use of generative AI, particularly ChatGPT, in the context of higher education. A 5-point Likert scale questionnaire was adopted and used in the study. Five hundred students from various universities in Region XI were surveyed using a stratified random sampling technique. Further, the validity and reliability of the scale used in the study were assessed using Cronbach's Alpha and Factor Analysis and demonstrated acceptable construct validity and reliability indices. The findings revealed that university students demonstrated high levels of understanding, knowledge, perception of the advantages and disadvantages, positive attitude, and strong intention to use generative AI technologies in the context of higher education. Moreover, the respondents showed a moderate level of concern about generative AI.

Use of ChatGPT and Generative AI in Higher Education: Opportunities, Obstacles and Impact on Student Performance

Use of ChatGPT and Generative AI in Higher Education, 2024

A generative form of Artificial Intelligence now pervades all domains. Artificial intelligence technologies, especially ChatGPT, are increasingly prevalent in a multiplicity of fields, especially in education. This study investigated the impact of generative AI usage on student outcomes, analyzed usage patterns of ChatGPT and highlighted the challenges and advantages of integrating ChatGPT in higher education. Employing the descriptive survey method, the study's sample comprised graduate and post graduate students from Govt. Sadiq College Women University Bahawalpur, totaling (354) participants. Data collected through self-structured, closed-ended questionnaire was analyzed using SPSS software. Descriptive statistics along with correlation analyses and one-way ANOVA were used to analyze the data. The findings indicated ChatGPT is used by 51% students regularly and perceived as an effective way to rapidly complete academic tasks, provide personalized tutoring and provide 24/7 accessibility and alternative strategies, by most participant but they believe that over reliance on ChatGPT, limits student's exploration capabilities, critical thinking and academic honesty.

Generative AI Adoption in Postsecondary Education, AI Hype, and ChatGPT's Launch

Open/Technology in Education, Society, and Scholarship Association Journal, 2024

The rapid integration of generative artificial intelligence (AI) into postsecondary education and many other sectors resulted in a global reckoning with this new technology. This paper contributes to the study of the multifaceted influence of generative AI, with a particular focus on OpenAI's ChatGPT within academic settings during the first six months after the release in three specific ways. First, it scrutinizes the rise of ChatGPT as a transformative event construed through a study of mainstream discourses exhibiting AI hype. Second, it discusses the perceived implications of generative AI for writing, teaching, and learning through the lens of critical discourse analysis and critical AI studies. Third, it encourages the necessity for best practices in the adoption of generative AI technologies in education.

Preparing to Revolutionize Education with the Multi-Model GenAI Tool Google Gemini? A Journey towards Effective Policy Making

Journal of Advances in Education and Philosophy

The integration of Generative AI (GenAI) in Education presents immense potential for reshaping learning experiences and empowering students and educators. However, harnessing this potential requires collective action and responsible decision- making to ensure the effective and ethical use of AI technologies. This paper presents a series of recommendations and proposals aimed at effectively integrating GenAI in the higher education sector, catering to the perspectives of government, AI developers, students, educators, universities, schools, and researchers. By exploring diverse viewpoints about ChatGPT and future Google Gemini, this research aims to create a comprehensive recommendation guiding regulatory measures that address challenges, ethical considerations, and best practices of GenAI integration. Through a holistic approach, researchers believe that policymakers can foster a transformative and ethical environment, leveraging the full potential of generative AI while safeguardin...

Challenges and Opportunities of Generative AI for Higher Education as Explained by ChatGPT

Education Sciences

ChatGPT is revolutionizing the field of higher education by leveraging deep learning models to generate human-like content. However, its integration into academic settings raises concerns regarding academic integrity, plagiarism detection, and the potential impact on critical thinking skills. This article presents a study that adopts a thing ethnography approach to understand ChatGPT’s perspective on the challenges and opportunities it represents for higher education. The research explores the potential benefits and limitations of ChatGPT, as well as mitigation strategies for addressing the identified challenges. Findings emphasize the urgent need for clear policies, guidelines, and frameworks to responsibly integrate ChatGPT in higher education. It also highlights the need for empirical research to understand user experiences and perceptions. The findings provide insights that can guide future research efforts in understanding the implications of ChatGPT and similar Artificial Inte...

Perceptions of Algerian PhD Students towards ChatGPT in Higher Education: An Innovative Educational Approach in the Generative Artificial Intelligence Era at Batna2 University

2024

ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence language model developed by OpenAI, has gained significant attention for its potential applications in higher educational contexts. This article aims to present the findings of a questionnaire conducted to explore the perceptions of PhD students at Batna 2 University across various departments regarding ChatGPT. Addressing this study could enhance our understanding of how emerging AI tools, particularly ChatGPT, are influencing academic attitudes and practices. It explores the potential impacts on the future role of technology in research and learning. The researchers used a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods to gather data. A questionnaire, validated for its psychometric properties, was utilized in this study and comprised three sections: knowledge about ChatGPT, students' attitudes toward ChatGPT, and students' concerns regarding its use as a learning tool. The study was conducted with a random sampling of 70 PhD students representing various disciplines and educational backgrounds. The results obtained via Google Forms reveal that, while students generally acknowledge ChatGPT's value for academic support, they have significant concerns about its accuracy, privacy implications, and potential effects on traditional learning methods. The findings indicate a nuanced perspective among students, revealing that they have concerns about the extent to which GPT is used ethically, particularly within a restricted framework. The researchers recommended undertaking a more comprehensive study to explore its applications in greater detail.

The impact of ChatGPT on higher education

Frontiers in Education, 2023

Introduction: This study explores the effects of Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots, with a particular focus on OpenAI's ChatGPT, on Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). With the rapid advancement of AI, understanding its implications in the educational sector becomes paramount. Methods: Utilizing databases like PubMed, IEEE Xplore, and Google Scholar, we systematically searched for literature on AI chatbots' impact on HEIs. Our criteria prioritized peer-reviewed articles, prominent media outlets, and English publications, excluding tangential AI chatbot mentions. After selection, data extraction focused on authors, study design, and primary findings. The analysis combined descriptive and thematic approaches, emphasizing patterns and applications of AI chatbots in HEIs. Results: The literature review revealed diverse perspectives on ChatGPT's potential in education. Notable benefits include research support, automated grading, and enhanced human-computer interaction. However, concerns such as online testing security, plagiarism, and broader societal and economic impacts like job displacement, the digital literacy gap, and AI-induced anxiety were identified. The study also underscored the transformative architecture of ChatGPT and its versatile applications in the educational sector. Furthermore, potential advantages like streamlined enrollment, improved student services, teaching enhancements, research aid, and increased student retention were highlighted. Conversely, risks such as privacy breaches, misuse, bias, misinformation, decreased human interaction, and accessibility issues were identified. Discussion: While AI's global expansion is undeniable, there is a pressing need for balanced regulation in its application within HEIs. Faculty members are encouraged to utilize AI tools like ChatGPT proactively and ethically to mitigate risks, especially academic fraud. Despite the study's limitations, including an incomplete representation of AI's overall effect on education and the absence of concrete integration guidelines, it is evident that AI technologies like ChatGPT present both significant benefits and risks. The study advocates for a thoughtful and responsible integration of such technologies within HEIs.

Generative AI Perceptions: A Survey to Measure the Perceptions of Faculty, Staff, and Students on Generative AI Tools in Academia

arXiv (Cornell University), 2023

ChatGPT is a natural language processing tool that can engage in human-like conversations and generate coherent and contextually relevant responses to various prompts. ChatGPT is capable of understanding natural text that is input by a user and generating appropriate responses in various forms. This tool represents a major step in how humans are interacting with technology. This paper specifically focuses on how ChatGPT is revolutionizing the realm of engineering education and the relationship between technology, students, and faculty and staff. Because this tool is quickly changing and improving with the potential for even greater future capability, it is a critical time to collect pertinent data. A survey was created to measure the effects of ChatGPT on students, faculty, and staff. This survey is shared as a Texas A&M University technical report to allow other universities and entities to use this survey and measure the effects elsewhere.

CHATGPT IN HIGHER EDUCATION

International Journal of New Economics and Social Sciences (IJONESS), 2023

ChatGPT (Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer) is a tool, based on artificial intelligence, to generate texts based on commands. The tool was designed by OpenAI, to generate intelligent responses to user queries. ChatGPT can be widely used for many tasks, such as text generation, question answering or language translation. Nowadays, generative artificial intelligence has somehow disrupted the academic experience, triggering debates and discussions about the advantages, concerns and challenges regarding the use of ChatGPT in the field of higher education. This article aims to highlight selected concerns and challenges of using ChatGPT in universities. The text presents the implications of ChatGPT in higher education based on the available literature on the subject, and the concerns and challenges of using this tool in the educational process. The article concludes by addressing the challenges and limitations of ChatGPT use presented in the text. The text uses an exploratory research methodology, a descriptive method and an analysis and synthesis method.