University undergraduates’ perceptions on the use of ChatGPT for academic purposes: evidence from a university in Czech Republic
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Result code in IS VaVaI
<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F62690094%3A18450%2F24%3A50021576" target="_blank" >RIV/62690094:18450/24:50021576 - isvavai.cz</a>
Result on the web
<a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1080%2F2331186X.2024.2373512" target="_blank" >https://dx.doi.org/10.1080%2F2331186X.2024.2373512</a>
DOI - Digital Object Identifier
<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/2331186X.2024.2373512" target="_blank" >10.1080/2331186X.2024.2373512</a>
Alternative languages
Result language
angličtina
Original language name
University undergraduates’ perceptions on the use of ChatGPT for academic purposes: evidence from a university in Czech Republic
Original language description
At present, ChatGPT is penetrating all spheres of human activities, and especially education is no exception. The purpose of this exploratory study is to examine the potentials and pitfalls of using ChatGPT for academic purposes among university students, as well as provide relevant pedagogical implications for its use in academia. The methodology is based on a mix-method approach, i.e. both quantitative and qualitative by analysing an online questionnaire that was distributed among both Czech and foreign students at a university in the Czech Republic. The findings of this study reveal ChatGPT’s burgeoning significance as an academic instrument, alongside concerns regarding its constraints and potential misuse. Most students employ ChatGPT for academic purposes, as demonstrated by the favorable feedback it receives for its effectiveness in facilitating research, stimulating idea generation, promoting comprehension of intricate concepts, and furnishing prompt responses. Hence, ChatGPT embodies promise for forthcoming generations regarding its capacity to augment educational programs, potentially fostering greater efficiency and interactivity in the learning process. Nevertheless, a critical apprehension lies in students excessively relying on ChatGPT, which may impede the cultivation of vital skills, such as critical thinking and problem-solving. Therefore, the authors of this study provide several pedagogical implications for its use in academia, such as using ChatGPT as a supportive tool in classes, as well as using it for collaborative work and group tasks since ChatGPT promotes sharing information, faster collection of data, providing diverse and creative ideas, or speed communication. Another important pedagogical implication is raising awareness of ethical guidelines, given that many students remain oblivious to them, necessitating the training of teachers to impart ethical usage of ChatGPT. Finally, the results of this study align with several educational theories, such as constructivism or self-determination theory. © 2024 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
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Czech description
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Classification
Type
J<sub>imp</sub> - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database
CEP classification
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OECD FORD branch
50301 - Education, general; including training, pedagogy, didactics [and education systems]
Result continuities
Project
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Continuities
S - Specificky vyzkum na vysokych skolach
Others
Publication year
2024
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Data specific for result type
Name of the periodical
Cogent Education
ISSN
2331-186X
e-ISSN
2331-186X
Volume of the periodical
11
Issue of the periodical within the volume
1
Country of publishing house
NO - NORWAY
Number of pages
16
Pages from-to
"Article number: 2373512"
UT code for WoS article
001263277300001
EID of the result in the Scopus database
2-s2.0-85197664262