Edgbaston, Birmingham, 13 March 2023 (Issuewire.com) – A new study conducted by PebblePad in partnership with Student Pages, a UK-wide online student magazine, found that half of surveyed tertiary students aged 17-24 already have OpenAI language models. I found you use ChatGPT to support learning. the study. However, the survey revealed that the student is using her AI-powered tools to complement and enhance her learning experience, rather than using them to replace her writing and research skills. became.
In the first-of-its-kind UK survey of student attitudes towards nascent technology, the majority (58%) of students using ChatGPT reported experiencing more efficient learning, with AI Shows how tools that utilize the help save time. Streamline research and planning and reduce administrative burden.
Encouragingly, very few (4%) of respondents reported using or planning to use AI tools to create challenges. Only 15% of students believe ChatGPT encourages cheating on exams and assignments. Instead, the survey found that a majority of students (62%) believe AI tools can help them structure their essays and streamline the writing process.
However, while the findings suggest that ChatGPT has earned its place as a useful tool to support learning, there are concerns about responsible use and potential risks associated with AI-powered tools in education. still have a lot to explore.
When asked about the risks of AI-powered tools in education, 37% of students were concerned about privacy and security concerns.
Alison Poot, Senior Director of Global Customer Success at PebblePad, said: They use her ChatGPT to structure their essays, showing how the tool is used as a supportive mechanism for her, rather than replacing core skills such as writing and research. “
Kenny Nicholl, Pebble Pad Chief Operating Officer, added: When students are involved in the design process, they invest in the task and use tools like ChatGPT to better understand what needs to be demonstrated and how it needs to be measured. Less likely to be used inappropriately. “
He adds: Inappropriate use of technology is often the result of a lack of understanding or guidance. Educators therefore play a key role in demonstrating how to properly use ChatGPT to avoid inadvertent cheating and ensure a fair and equitable learning environment. By providing guidance and support, educators can help students use her ChatGPT effectively and enhance their learning experience. “
Student Pages editor Gareth Rifkin commented on the findings: Efficient learning with this tool is a testament to its value in education. But the results also highlight the need for an ongoing dialogue about the responsible use of AI-powered tools in education and the potential risks they can pose, such as encouraging cheating. “
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