More and more of us are using AI to write in English:
Jay Doubleyou: chat gpt in teaching/learning/working with english
There is also more and more research happening into how we are doing it - and what it is doing to us:
Chat GPT: We need to talk
Since its public release at the end of 2022, ChatGPT – the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by OpenAI – has experienced rapid growth and widespread adoption. Its role in education, however, remains a topic of contention. While some view it as a tool to enhance learning and reduce teacher workload, others see it as a threat to integrity which opens the door to cheating and plagiarism.
In this Q&A, two researchers from the Faculty of Education offer a more nuanced perspective on the opportunities, challenges and possibilities of ChatGPT. Dr Vaughan Connolly is a teacher and researcher with interests in the role of technology in education and teacher workload. Dr Steve Watson is co-convener of the Faculty’s Knowledge, Power and Politics research cluster, and has used social systems theory to explore the meaning and communication of ChatGPT.
Chat GPT and education
There are several ways in which the GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) language model can be
used in education (2):
Language learning. GPT can be used to create chatbots and virtual language tutors that help students practice their language skills. These chatbots can simulate real-life conversations and provide students with instant feedback on their grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary.
Writing assistance. GPT can be used to help students improve their writing skills. By analyzing a student's writing style, GPT can suggest improvements and provide feedback on grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors.
Automated grading. GPT can be used to grade essays and other written assignments automatically. This can save teachers a lot of time and provide students with immediate feedback on their work.
Personalized learning. GPT can be used to create personalized learning experiences for students. By analyzing a student's learning patterns and preferences, GPT can recommend specific learning resources, such as articles, videos, and textbooks, that are tailored to their needs.
GPT has the potential to revolutionize education by providing students with personalized learning
experiences, improving their language and writing skills, and automating time-consuming tasks for teachers.
However, it's important to note that GPT should be used as a tool to support learning, not as a replacement for human teachers.
Teachers worldwide are using AI
A survey of over 300 teachers from around the world has asked how AI impacts their lives. So, what do our colleagues have to say?
A study from the University of Cambridge and the University of Bedfordshire asked 386 teachers from 70 countries about their experiences with AI. Lead researchers Dr Evelina Galaczi and Dr Nahal Khabbazbashi surveyed teachers on subjects such as:How teachers use AI in everyday teaching
What training they may need
In their report, Dr Galaczi and Dr Khabbazbashi found teachers were, on the whole, positive towards and comfortable with AI. Educators told researchers that AI had become a teaching aid for them, with one teacher from Kenya expressing it ‘is currently my best teaching tool’.
Teachers worldwide are using AI - E L Gazette
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