ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chatbot developed by OpenAI, has the potential to revolutionize the way students learn and teachers teach in schools. Some educators see it as a tool to enhance learning and reduce teacher workload, while others view it as a threat to integrity, which opens the door to cheating and plagiarism. However, ChatGPT can also lead students astray and has the potential to generate cohesive and informative human-like responses to user input. This rapid review of the literature aims to enrich our understanding of ChatGPT's capabilities across subject domains, how it can be used in education, and potential issues raised by researchers during the first three months of its release.
The integration of ChatGPT in undergraduate education can bring potential benefits, such as personalized learning experiences, improved student engagement, and increased access to information. ChatGPT can adapt to students' learning styles and provide instant feedback, which can help students to learn at their own pace and improve their understanding of complex concepts. Additionally, ChatGPT can provide access to a vast amount of information, which can enhance students' knowledge and understanding of various subject domains.
However, the integration of ChatGPT in education also raises several challenges and ethical considerations. For instance, ChatGPT-generated work has left many teachers spending more time checking for AI plagiarism and revamping lesson plans to be AI-proof. Moreover, there are concerns about the accuracy and reliability of the information generated by ChatGPT. As ChatGPT continues to evolve and improve, it will be essential to address these challenges and ethical considerations to ensure that ChatGPT is used effectively and responsibly in education.