Research Article

Exploring the Convergence of AI and Education: Impact of ChatGPT on Learning Paradigms

Md Aminul Islam^1,2, Abdullah Hafez Nur³, Niaz Chowdhury⁴ and Rabiul Islam⁵

¹School of Computing, and Technology, University of Gloucestershire, UK

²College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Birmingham, UK

³International Islamic University Chittagong, Bangladesh

⁴Open University, GB, UK

⁵School of Business, University of Gloucestershire, UK

Submission: June 28, 2024;Published: July 15, 2024

*Corresponding author: Md Aminul Islam, School of Computing, and Technology, University of Gloucestershire, UK.

How to cite this article: Md Aminul I, Abdullah Hafez N, Niaz C, Rabiul I. Exploring the Convergence of AI and Education: Impact of ChatGPT on Learning Paradigms. Open Access J Educ & Lang Stud. 2024; 2(2): 555582. DOI:10.19080/OAJELS.2024.02.555582.

Abstract

There have been dramatic changes in educational practices based on technological advancement especially with a focus on the incorporation of AI. In this regard, among the recent milestones, it is possible to identify the active use of Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT) and the widespread acquaintance with OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Claims that these models could produce the text like the natural language and facilitate the automatic conversations directly affect multiple spheres, including learning and medical ones. The latest model in this generator family, ChatGPT, has been nothing short of spectacular. Alphabetically, the efficiency of this person is evident in that they have barred as a legal attorney in the United States and has even gain over a million members within the shortest time after launching. Some of its violent effects: it has, however, drawn criticism from the global scientific fraternity over its rampant use and secrecy. Open AI’s ChatGPT tool has been launched in the education sector and has caused different responses. To some of the tutors, it can be considered as an innovative concept that marks the advancement of learning while to others there are fears that the idea may have the potential of negating analytical prowess as well as encouraging cheating. To this extent, the following paper aims to review the current debates on the advantages and disadvantages of adopting complex AI models to the field of education. Thus, used as a basis for the current study, the prior research will help to contribute to the understanding of how these technologies are changing institutions in the current post-industrial age marked by the adoption of artificial intelligence technologies.

Keywords: Generative Pre-trained Transformers; Artificial Intelligence in Education; Educational Technology; ChatGPT; Virtual instructors and chatbots

Abbreviations: GPT: Generative Pre-trained Transformers; GAI: Generative Artificial Intelligence; AI: Artificial Intelligence; GAN: Generative Adversarial Networks

Introduction

Technological advancements have significantly impacted educational processes, of which AI is a force [1]. The progress in the field of machine learning has created a new generation of digital tools especially the Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) have also positively contributed to education [2]. Therefore, Generative Adversarial Intelligence (GAI) is a type of machine learning that gives out its outcome depending on the statistical data and the crossed probability estimations with low to medium supervision [3]. Combined with complex A. I. learning procedures, GAI pos sesses the choice to develop numerous kinds of digital content, including videos, photos, texts, and voice. This is done by post-mortem of occurrences [4].

Two types of generative artificial intelligence (AI) have been recognized in the literature: Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT) and Generative Adversarial Networks (GAN) are the categories of AI [5]. Described generative pre-training transformer models with a focus on Open AI’s ChatGPT because of the innovative feature of such models. The GPT models are based on the natural language processing of vast quantities of digital resources to generate text that is as close as possible to humans. They have shown the ability to generate quite convincing and coherent text on a wide range of topics and even engage in dialogues that are like those of people. They are extremely useful for roles like customer support chatbots.

ChatGPT is a newly developed technology by OpenAI that introduces a certain step up in this area to facilitate the online communication process and perhaps reduce the need for operators in the process. ChatGPT has passed through different generational forms since it was developed, and the current version is GPT-3. Some of the striking features include GPT-3 that was developed with up to 175 billion parameters making it ten times stronger than prior models [6].

Enhancing the Educational Experiences and Learning Processes using ChatGPT and AI

AI and ChatGPT delivering the enhancement of learning and teaching activities, personalization of learning, and management of educational activities [7]. The integration of AI in education gives several technologies to help students and teachers resulting in more favorable conditions and an efficient learning environment [8]. It is very helpful specifically in the field of educational sector, one of the powerful contributions of AI is the personalization of learning. The use of AI algorithms has the capacity to analyze the records of performance by students with a view to identifying areas of difficulty, areas of comfort, and modes of learning that are best suited to them [9]. This allows educators to develop a training course that will effectively cater for each of the student’s needs. It thus avails the students of the ability to grasp complex lessons easily and at their own pace, thereby improving their performance. Originally, ChatGPT and AI worked towards the development of an environment that is conducive to learning for all people. They can help the students with impairments by using provisions like speech to write, writing to speech, and translation of languages [10]. All these technologies ensure that all students have an equal chance to be given quality education regardless of the many challenges they might be facing. With lessons and assignments with individual assistance, prompt assistance, administrative tasks, and diversity advocacy, ChatGPT and AI are improving learning and teaching activities [11]. The process of gradual integration observable in their case speaks about further improvement of relations within the educational environment and a more effective distribution of learning opportunities among students.

Scientific Publication Dangers and Risks of Integration of ChatGPT in Schools

The integration of ChatGPT in education entails the following barriers and risks. One could ask, for instance, a question about cheating as it can severely affect the validity of academic evaluation since students may use ChatGPT to complete assignments, essays, or take tests in general [12]. This is still another concern; the information dissemination of which is false or incorrect. ChatGPT’s primary purpose is to provide correct and reliable information, yet there is a chance of it providing incorrect or misguiding material, which in turn might expose the students to wrong information [13]. Another apprehensiveness of data is the aspect of security and privacy. Applying AI involves the collection and analysis of large amounts of student data which calls for proper policies to be put in place to ensure orderly and ethical conduct during data collection. The last challenge is to guarantee the access is equal and non-discriminative. Insufficient resources in schools and students hamper the application of new deep learning technology that may potentially make the current education more diverse. To overcome these obstructions, effective academic integrity must be set up, different verification changes need to be in place, critical thinking should be a priority, and attempts to improve equal distribution of technology alongside severe measures towards the privacy of data should be enforced.

Possible Measures to Overcome the Effects of ChatGPT in Educational spheres

Hence, to prevent the Manipulation of ChatGPT on education, there must be some techniques and activities [14]. There need to be strict measures implemented regarding what one is allowed or not allowed to do in a certain course/program. Plagiarism detection system and honor code should be practiced in the institutions thus creating awareness on the improper usage of AI. School, Colleges should allocate resources to developing methods for checking the correctness of the information generated by ChatGPT [15]. This ensures that pupils get sound, credible and accurate information to enable them to make sound decisions.

In my opinion, it is about time that more people refined their thinking and problem-solving faculties. Teachers are expected to develop the classroom activities in a way that learners are forced to transform knowledge by creating something new out of the content instead of providing rep as assigned by AI [16]. Measures need to be taken and the data protection measures should be made stricter in order to protect the student’s data. Important it is to enforce good data management policies for the institution and abide to the required legal frameworks of the privacy legislation for each type selected above. Technology requires equal and bias free provision to the end users hence the aspect of accessibility. Teachers as well as professors should merge and shut this digital divide by giving the instruments and support thereby to unfortunate kids, so that all the learners can benefit from the impacts of the enhancements of AI.

AI and ChatGPT in Optimization of the Learning Outcome Assessment

Once more, AI, particularly ChatGPT, can significantly improve the evaluation of learning results in the following ways. If these innovations are demystified in natural language processing and machine learning algorithms, then the possibilities of offering formative feedback and variable affordances for the learners are possible. ChatGPT has the capability to evaluate the outcomes formulated by the learners and can develop feedback right away to intervene to help learners comprehend that they have done something wrong and how they can improve their learning. In this case, there is manual appraisal of the work done, and where AI integrates into the procedure is in the actual grading process of the work done. It also relieves the work of the educators and at the same time enhances the fairness that is accorded to the learners in the identification of their achievements. Relative to trends in learners’ data, AI has the potential of recognizing some of the areas where certain learners, or all the learners, appear to ‘develop’ a complication. It allows trainers to structure their training in such a way that efficiency will address such gaps. Combined with AI, analytics might investigate various learners’ performance on a time-to-time basis and thus culminate in the result of learning besides the teaching techniques that have been used on the learners. This helps in setting of detail-oriented quantifiable studying objectives in addition to enabling the enhancement of the academic strategies with the aim of developing optimal results.

AI, at the same time, can help to generate individual regulations to the evaluations that may concern the student’s learning process and pace. AI keeps the fairness and presents the alternative method of rating student performance since the level and format of the questions can be altered based on the learners’ progress. AI and ChatGPT provide good support in the efficient, precise and differentiation of restructuring to enhance the learning outcome assessment which helps the learning process to be well organized and entertaining.

AI in Education: The field is leading the way advancing and transforming

AI is transforming education in the direction of learners’ personalization that is in line with the enhancement of the learning processes and management as well as the enhancement of innovation [17]. Intelligent tutoring systems ensure that students receive what they need for efficient learning by adapting to the peculiarities of the learners in question. These systems make efficient use of learner performance data, which provides them feedback and resource support; thus, helping the learners to grasp the subjects in line with the individual learning pace.

Implementing assistance in the form of AI technology helps the instructors in assessing and organizing workload to focus more on students’ mentoring and engagement [18]. This enhances the accessibility and engagement level of learning and those are often supported by virtual instructors and chatbots. It enhances advanced teaching methods including gamification and simulation-based practices which enhance the learners’ comprehension and engagement [19]. AI’s ability to enhance learner’s ability to prepare for provocations through offering a dynamic education system with effectiveness is the strength that can change education [20,21].

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