This question builds on findings from the study "It’s the end of the world as we know it": Student teachers’ attitudes towards ChatGPT, published in Icelandic with an English abstract included (Tímarit um uppeldi og menntun, 2024, 33(2)). The article highlights both the opportunities and challenges of using ChatGPT in higher education. It shows that student teachers recognize the potential of ChatGPT for tasks such as brainstorming, lesson preparation, and fostering critical thinking, but they also emphasize the need for ethical and responsible use. As the study reveals, students increasingly used ChatGPT for more complex and purposeful tasks over time, underscoring the importance of guidance and reflection in its use.
The findings suggest that universities must take an active role in leading the integration of AI tools like ChatGPT by:
- Developing clear policies for responsible use.
- Training students and faculty to critically evaluate AI outputs.
- Embedding discussions about ethical considerations into the curriculum.
- Collaborating with students to co-create strategies for leveraging ChatGPT effectively.
By addressing these steps, universities can foster an environment where ChatGPT is used as a tool to enhance learning while maintaining academic integrity. Your thoughts and examples on this topic are welcome!
To the article and the English abstract:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24270/tuuom.2024.33.17
The real story about genAI is the way students approach it
"When ChatGPT exploded onto the scene in late 2022, higher education went into crisis mode. The knee-jerk reaction was predictable: lock it down, ban it outright or develop elaborate detection systems. But what if we’ve been asking entirely the wrong questions? The real story isn’t about the technology at all – it’s about the mindset students bring to using it...
By encouraging students to critically engage with AI outputs and use them as a stepping stone to construct their own understanding, we can help ensure these powerful tools enhance rather than detract from educational outcomes.
For educational institutions navigating this rapidly changing landscape, the message is clear: rather than asking whether students should use AI, we should be asking how to guide them in using it effectively.
The answer may lie in fostering mastery goal structures that encourage students to use AI as a tool for knowledge construction and augmentation, rather than a substitute for their own critical thinking."
https://www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?story=20250506145727710
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