From Classrooms to Chatbots: The Transformative Power of ChatGPT
The world is witnessing an advanced transformation in technology, and ChatGPT is one such innovation that has been making waves in schools, colleges, and offices. It is a language model used to answer various questions and clear doubts. However, its use in academic exams has been a topic of debate, and certain schools and universities have banned its use in exams. CBSE board has also issued guidelines on its use.
Dr Kavita Nagpal, VP of Academics, North, Orchids The International School, shares her expert opinion on how ChatGPT is impacting the education system. With technology on the rise, it has become an essential part of our lives, and education is no different. ChatGPT is one of the latest innovations in the field of artificial intelligence and can generate human-like responses to text-based prompts and conduct conversations with people.
The use of ChatGPT for academic purposes has raised concerns about its impact on the fairness and integrity of educational assessments. It is crucial to ensure fairness in exams while trusting the hard work put in by students. ChatGPT might impact the thought process of individuals working in creative fields; hence its use needs to be evaluated.
Considering the impact, schools have prohibited the use of mobile phones and electronic devices inside examination halls. However, ChatGPT is now used for creative assignments such as essay writing, encouraging students to come up with unique responses to enhance critical thinking skills. Teachers have also been trained to detect if students have used ChatGPT for their assignments.
Career counseling sessions have been provided to help students understand the pros and cons of different subjects, guiding them towards informed decisions based on their interests and understanding, rather than their performance potential. Technology should enhance the learning experience without compromising its integrity, and there is no threat as children will only enhance its limitations.
