ChatGPT, an AI-powered language model, is an excellent example of the potential of AI in education. Its natural language processing capabilities can be used to facilitate interaction between students, answer their questions, and offer personalised support. AI has the potential to revolutionize education by making it more efficient, accessible, and effective for students all over the world. However, AI should be used responsibly, ethically, and in complement to the work of teachers rather than replacing them.
The possibilities presented by ChatGPT and other AI tools already have people around the world abuzz. However, this technology has a long way to go before its impact can be felt in a meaningful way. For two decades students have been turning to Google to find answers to their homework problems. With a few clicks, a student can find ready summaries and links to appropriate websites. It is often too tempting to take these summaries and ‘turn them into’ one’s own work in order to dodge plagiarism detection systems.
Even the phrase ‘write in one’s own words’ is misleading. How can someone reinvent the wheel when they’re trying to explain a well-known concept such as electricity? Learning in this way simply isn’t conducive to student growth. In today’s world, what really matters is a student’s ability to use knowledge in real life encounters to solve problems. As such, teachers must shift away from the traditional modes of knowledge assessment and focus instead on projects, group activities, and debates. Subsequently, conducting assessments in this way will ensure the information is better retained and the students’ reasoning and problem-solving abilities are honed.
The company of mention in the article is ChatGPT, an AI-powered language model. ChatGPT was developed by the startup OpenAI with the end goal of creating an AI-driven personal assistant that can be used in education to facilitate interaction between students and personalised support. OpenAI is based in San Francisco and their mission is to enable a large-scale advancement of artificial intelligence technology by making sure AI is used for positive social and economic impact.
The person mentioned in the article is the Deputy Head of School and Secondary School Principal at Stonehill International School in Bengaluru. This role is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the school, managing the staff and students and ensure that the school is in compliance with all local and national regulations. In addition, the Deputy Head of School and Secondary School Principal must ensure that educational standards are consistently met and an environment of academic excellence is maintained at the school.
