How ChatGPT Can Help Students Learn, Prevent Cheating
2023-07-05
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1Some educators worry students may use ChatGPT to cheat on schoolwork.
2The AI tool could write reports and computer codes.
3It could create charts that look like those done by humans.
4A growing number of American school systems have since blocked ChatGPT on their computers and networks.
5Kui Xie and Eric Anderman are professors of educational psychology and educational technology.
6In their research, they have found that the main reason students cheat is their desire to do better in school.
7For example, some students want to get a high grade, and others want to learn all that they can about a subject.
8The decision to cheat or not, they say, often relates to how schoolwork and tests are built and graded.
9It is not as dependent on the availability of technology to make things easier.
10When students can rewrite a report or retake a test, if they do not do well at first, they are less likely to cheat.
11Xie and Anderman recently explained in The Conversation how teachers can use ChatGPT to increase their students' desire for learning and prevent cheating.
12Here are their three ideas for doing that:
13The professors' research shows that students are more likely to cheat when school assignments are designed in ways that push them to outperform their classmates.
14However, students are less likely to cheat when assignments lead them to work together and center on learning rather than getting a good grade.
15Teachers can get students to treat ChatGPT as a learning partner.
16That can help teachers move their students away from competition and performance to teamwork and knowledge.
17For example, a science teacher can assign students to work with ChatGPT to design a hydroponic vegetable garden.
18Students could use ChatGPT to discuss the growing requirements for vegetables and think of design ideas for a hydroponic system.
19These activities are designed to improve knowledge rather than just earning a good grade.
20Research shows that when students feel confident they can successfully do the work, they are less likely to cheat.
21An important way to improve students' confidence is to provide them with many ways to be successful.
22ChatGPT can provide those experiences by offering students individualized support and breaking down complex problems into smaller tasks.
23Perhaps, students are asked to design a vehicle that can use gasoline more efficiently than a traditional car.
24Students who struggle with the project could use ChatGPT to break down the larger problem into smaller tasks.
25ChatGPT could suggest they first develop an overall idea for the vehicle before deciding the size of the car or what kind of fuel will be used.
26Teachers could also ask students to compare the steps suggested by ChatGPT with steps from other sources.
27Research shows personalized feedback can improve students' self-confidence.
28ChatGPT can be directed to deliver feedback using cheerful language.
29If a student does something incorrectly, ChatGPT may start a conversation with the student instead of just telling them they are wrong.
30Here is a real conversation from ChatGPT: "Your answer is not correct, but it's completely normal to encounter occasional errors... Don't be discouraged by this small setback; you're on the right track! I'm here to support you and answer any questions you may have. You're doing great!"
31This will help students feel supported and understood while receiving feedback for improvement.
32Teachers can easily show students how to direct ChatGPT to provide them with such feedback.
33I'm Dan Novak.
1Some educators worry students may use ChatGPT to cheat on schoolwork. The AI tool could write reports and computer codes. It could create charts that look like those done by humans. A growing number of American school systems have since blocked ChatGPT on their computers and networks. 2Kui Xie and Eric Anderman are professors of educational psychology and educational technology. In their research, they have found that the main reason students cheat is their desire to do better in school. For example, some students want to get a high grade, and others want to learn all that they can about a subject. 3The decision to cheat or not, they say, often relates to how schoolwork and tests are built and graded. It is not as dependent on the availability of technology to make things easier. When students can rewrite a report or retake a test, if they do not do well at first, they are less likely to cheat. 4Xie and Anderman recently explained in The Conversation how teachers can use ChatGPT to increase their students' desire for learning and prevent cheating. 5Here are their three ideas for doing that: 6Treat ChatGPT as a learning partner 7The professors' research shows that students are more likely to cheat when school assignments are designed in ways that push them to outperform their classmates. However, students are less likely to cheat when assignments lead them to work together and center on learning rather than getting a good grade. 8Teachers can get students to treat ChatGPT as a learning partner. That can help teachers move their students away from competition and performance to teamwork and knowledge. 9For example, a science teacher can assign students to work with ChatGPT to design a hydroponic vegetable garden. Students could use ChatGPT to discuss the growing requirements for vegetables and think of design ideas for a hydroponic system. 10These activities are designed to improve knowledge rather than just earning a good grade. 11Use ChatGPT to improve confidence 12Research shows that when students feel confident they can successfully do the work, they are less likely to cheat. An important way to improve students' confidence is to provide them with many ways to be successful. 13ChatGPT can provide those experiences by offering students individualized support and breaking down complex problems into smaller tasks. 14Perhaps, students are asked to design a vehicle that can use gasoline more efficiently than a traditional car. Students who struggle with the project could use ChatGPT to break down the larger problem into smaller tasks. ChatGPT could suggest they first develop an overall idea for the vehicle before deciding the size of the car or what kind of fuel will be used. Teachers could also ask students to compare the steps suggested by ChatGPT with steps from other sources. 15Have ChatGPT give supportive feedback 16Research shows personalized feedback can improve students' self-confidence. 17ChatGPT can be directed to deliver feedback using cheerful language. If a student does something incorrectly, ChatGPT may start a conversation with the student instead of just telling them they are wrong. 18Here is a real conversation from ChatGPT: "Your answer is not correct, but it's completely normal to encounter occasional errors... Don't be discouraged by this small setback; you're on the right track! I'm here to support you and answer any questions you may have. You're doing great!" 19This will help students feel supported and understood while receiving feedback for improvement. Teachers can easily show students how to direct ChatGPT to provide them with such feedback. 20I'm Dan Novak. 21Kui Xie and Eric Anderman wrote this lesson for The Conversation. Dan Novak adapted it for VOA Learning English. 22______________________________________________________________ 23Words in This Story 24chart - n. information in the form of a table, diagram, etc. 25professor - n. a teacher especially of the highest rank at a college or university 26grade - n. a number or letter that indicates how a student performed in a class or on a test 27assignment - n. a job or duty that is given to someone 28classmate - n. a member of the same class in a school, college, or university 29hydroponic - adj. a method of growing plants in water rather than in soil 30task - n. a a piece of work that has been given to someone 31efficient - adj. capable of producing desired results without wasting materials, time, or energy 32feedback - n. helpful information or criticism that is given to someone to say what can be done to improve a performance, product, etc. 33encounter - v. to have or experience 34occasional - adj. happening or done sometimes but not often 35discourage - v. to make less determined, hopeful, or confident