Emerging Trend of ChatGPT in Education and its Consequences

Abstract

This study explored the emerging trend of ChatGPT in education and its various consequences.  ChatGPT an artificial intelligence (AI) tool which got rapid growth in education has transformed the way of teaching and learning due to its human like capacity to process language, create content both written or spoken through natural language processing (NLP) and synthesize information by generating original responses. The study addresses two core objectives: (1) To analyze the implementations of ChatGPT in educational field. (2) To investigate the multifaceted consequences of ChatGPT on the quality of education. Two research questions guided this study: (1) What are the imlementations of ChatGPT in educational settings? (2) What consequences has ChatGPT implementation produced in the field of education? The research was guided by the null hypothesis (H₀₎ that the integration of ChatGPT in education has no statistically significant implementation and effect on teaching-learning effectiveness and academic integrity. The study employed a descriptive research design utilizing a survey method. A mixed-method approach was adopted. Tool of the research included a questionnaire administered to the sample population and document analysis to review research articles to get the particulars and related data. The population of the study consisted of faculty members of colleges and universities, research scholars and university students. Sample was driven by means of probability method. The findings of this study are intended for the educators, scholars and students aiming to highlight both the opportunities and challenges presented by ChatGPT in the field of education. The study seeks to promote the appropriate use of ChatGPT as a supportive tool to enhance educational experiences while avoiding its potential negative aspects.