Chat GPT has been the talk of the town for the last few weeks.

Especially
academicians are the ones who are much concerned about the impact of this AI
tool. Will this model be good for the education system? Or would it prove to be
the most devastating attack on the thinking as well as the decision-making skills
of our students?

While thinking about this subject, my thoughts went to the days when the
calculation machine – the calculator was invented. Those days, teachers and
parents were much concerned about the ability of kids to remember mathematics
tables. For that generation of students, it was a matter of pride to be able to orate
number tables from 1 to 20. With the invention of calculators, the need for
memorizing tables diminished. Examiners changed how they accessed their
students’ intelligence and learning ability. The concerns caused by the launch of
calculators subsided, over time.

Then came the disruption called Google Search and the era of the internet. This
revolution was scarier than that of the calculator. It was worried that this search
engine would significantly dent students’ reading and learning habits for some
duration, and that happened too. Book sales were reduced, and bookstores
worldwide shut down in big numbers. However, with the internet revolution
spreading like fire, society evolved into innovative reading solutions like
smartphones, kindle etc.

Back then, one prominent concern was that students might develop inertia for
learning. They would copy and paste content extracted from the search engine. To
diffuse this effect, contemporary academicians evolved advanced methods of
student learning evaluation. They stopped asking students to write essays and
started giving them reading comprehension passages. They are no more asked to
write an essay on some topic but to read a written passage and answer questions
pulled out from that. Now comes the era of Chat GPT. For those unaware of Chat
GPT, let me tell you that this is an ‘Artificial Intelligence’-based tool and is
capable of generating human-like responses. Chat GPT can be used for answering
complex questions. In short, while Google Search is focused on helping users find
information on the web, Chat GPT provides users with well researched and
articulated human-like responses to their text-based queries. Academicians are
afraid this invention could be the beginning of the end of human thinking skills!
Various universities in India and abroad have already banned Chat GPT on their
campuses.

Let us explore the impact this tool can have on our education system.

1. Students can get personalized & real-time tutoring which can make them
understand complex concepts better and improve their grades.
2. Teachers can use Chat GPT to generate teaching learning content, such as
lesson plans and assignments, based on specific learning objectives. This shall
result in less workload for teachers and create spare time for them to interact more
with their students.
3. If students become overly reliant on Chat GPT, their independent critical
thinking and problem-solving skills may deteriorate. Over time, students may lose
the ability to think outside the box and generate original ideas.
4. Since human emotions do not play any role in working Chat GPT, complex
problems involving human beings might get dis-compassionate solutions. Thus
eroding empathy and disturbing human relations.
5. Not everything which Chat GPT answers would be authentic. This may result
in students accepting inaccurate outputs as a basis for making decisions. This
could have negative consequences for their education and future careers.
6. Student data fed into the system can render vulnerability, and there could be a
severe security risk.
7. If students rely excessively on Chat GPT for answers and solutions, they may
become less motivated to learn independently, thus diluting human intelligence
over generations.
8. Academic institutions will have to evolve compatible methods to evaluate
students learning gaps and future potentials.

In conclusion, the impact of Chat GPT on the future of education remains a

disturbing concern. Especially the thinking skills would be the early victim. At
this stage, it may not be feasible to predict exact future complications. However,
one thing is sure Chat GPT is not the end of such disrupting technological
inventions! Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), Explainable AI (XAI), Deep
Reinforcement Learning (DRL), Transfer Learning etc., are even much more
advanced technologies likely to hit us very soon.

It’s essential to establish the sensible application of technology by all

stakeholders, especially in the domain of education, to ensure that it enhances and
supports human growth, learning and development. Till then, let us chit chat on
GPT and keep experimenting with it.

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795-800 WORDS

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 Title, date, source
 Overview
 A point which is good
 Thesis

Para 2(Body para 1) 200 to 220

 Topic sentence with point of disagreement

 Evidence of the article that supports the claim
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Para 3( Body para 2) 200 to 220

 Topic sentence with point of disagreement

 Evidence of the article that supports the claim
 Give reasons y u disagree

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 Evidence of the article that supports the claim
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Conclusion 40 to 50 words

 Reword the thesis

 Suggestion about the main idea

ChatGPT, being an AI language model, does not possess emotions itself. Therefore, its
interactions with students would not directly affect their emotions. However, it's
important to note that the use of AI tools like ChatGPT in educational settings should
be carefully considered to ensure a balanced approach to student engagement.

ChatGPT can be used as a tool to motivate students to learn in several ways:

1. Personalized learning experiences: ChatGPT can provide personalized feedback, guidance,

and support to students based on their individual needs and learning styles. It can adapt to
their pace of learning, provide tailored explanations, and offer targeted resources, which can
enhance their motivation to learn.

2. Interactive and engaging interactions: ChatGPT can engage students in interactive

conversations, making the learning process more dynamic and enjoyable. By simulating
human-like interactions, it can create a more immersive and interactive learning
environment, keeping students engaged and motivated.

3. Instant access to information: ChatGPT can provide students with immediate access to
information and answers to their questions. This instant gratification can enhance their
motivation by reducing frustration and promoting a sense of accomplishment as they acquire
knowledge and find solutions to their queries in real-time.

4. Gamification and challenges: ChatGPT can be integrated into educational games or

challenges, where students can interact with the model to solve problems or complete tasks.
By gamifying the learning experience, ChatGPT can make it more fun, competitive, and
rewarding, thereby increasing students' motivation to participate and excel.

5. Novelty and curiosity-driven learning: ChatGPT can introduce students to new ideas,
perspectives, and topics that spark their curiosity. By presenting information in a
conversational and exploratory manner, it can encourage students to delve deeper into
subjects, explore different avenues of knowledge, and pursue independent learning.

6. Collaborative learning opportunities: ChatGPT can facilitate collaborative learning by

acting as a virtual teammate or discussion partner. Students can engage in conversations
with ChatGPT, exchange ideas, and seek feedback, which promotes active participation and
collaboration among peers, leading to increased motivation to learn.

It's important to note that while ChatGPT can provide motivation and support in the learning
process, it should not replace human interaction and guidance. A balanced approach that
combines the benefits of AI tools like ChatGPT with human mentorship and social interaction
is key to fostering optimal motivation and learning outcomes in students.