I recently came across a group of parents who had collected for a meeting with the school authorities on use of AI in schools. The parents and teachers were discussing ethical use of AI and Chat GPT for students. One of the parents complained that his ward used Chat GPT to create an essay and did not use his critical thinking skills. It appeared that the students were cheating in a way while doing their homework. Another parent felt that the AI tools were misleading the students by giving wrong answers.
I saw a healthy debate. The schools should thoughtfully embrace ChatGPT as a teaching aid — one that could unlock student creativity, offer personalized tutoring, and better prepare students to work.
Would like to know what do you all think.
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Have you ever noticed how every time a new technology pops up, people start debating about ethics and morality? It's like back in the day when the internet started booming, and everyone got worried about online privacy and security. Well, now we're going through something similar with Artificial Intelligence, especially when it comes to ChatGPT.
It's funny how some folks see using AI as a way to be sneaky, right? Like, "Oh, my kid used ChatGPT to do their homework! They're cheating!" But you know what? The truth is, AI is going to revolutionize how we learn and work. Of course, that raises some ethical questions that need to be discussed.
On the other hand, we can see the upside. AI can help students be more creative and provide instant answers to those boring math questions. But, of course, we need to make sure students use these tools ethically and responsibly, encouraging them to think for themselves and apply knowledge meaningfully.
So, in the end, AI in education can be a good thing, as long as we use it carefully and think about the consequences. It's like they say: with great power comes great responsibility, right?
Thanks Pereira for your valuable comments. I agree with you and its important for us to educate on the new technologies and allow them to evolve keeping a track of how they are being used.
Using AI based tools in learning setup is here to stay and will become the new Norm in schools. These tools help in Inqury based learning by enable pupil to investigate further on topics of interest. Few International curriculum allow students to use such tools for their extensive research projects during their mid year training. However, the need of the hour is for the educators to get better at using these tools to detect Plagiarism for their essays or research project report (perhaps by using tools like ZeroGPt etc). This is indeed a Dilemma and needs to be regulated.
Hello Girish. I agree with you. More checks and guards are needed (technology-based or otherwise) which include training, awareness on the ethical use, education and so on. I am sure these are evolving.
I agree with Sergio. It will come sooner or later and disrupt those who are afraid or are not prepared to deal with uncertainty. Debate is good for creating awareness and strategies.
Schools are just a part of society in which kids are developing, and AI will be/is everywhere. Families, sports clubs, and friendships also play a role.
Do not understand why you mention time management.
Thanks Thomas. I agree with you and Sergio and its a evolution we all need to adapt to. AI is going to be ubiquitous and wiill influence the way people operate at all levels. Its also going to have a risk of over-reliance on the technology. I fear that in clinical side.
I meant time management to indicate the "use or misuse of time" for students who are not guided appropriately in using new technologies.
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Almost everything in the world has its advantages and disadvantages, depending on how one perceives and utilizes it. Technology, for instance, can be both a blessing and a curse in our rapidly evolving society, necessitating proficiency in its use. While some children may be reprimanded for using Chat GPT, it's important to acknowledge that others possess the skill to utilize it discreetly and even enhance its capabilities to suit their needs. Just like the "Spell-check" feature in Word, ChatGPT can be viewed as a valuable tool. However, as you've rightfully pointed out, implementing safeguards is crucial to mitigate potential misuse. Saving Changes...
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