University undergraduates’ perceptions on the use of ChatGPT for academic purposes: evidence from a university in Czech Republic

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Výsledek na webu

<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>

Jazyk výsledku

angličtina

Název v původním jazyce

University undergraduates’ perceptions on the use of ChatGPT for academic purposes: evidence from a university in Czech Republic

Popis výsledku v původním jazyce

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 &amp; Francis Group.

Název v anglickém jazyce

University undergraduates’ perceptions on the use of ChatGPT for academic purposes: evidence from a university in Czech Republic

Popis výsledku anglicky

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 &amp; Francis Group.

Druh

J_imp - Článek v periodiku v databázi Web of Science

CEP obor

—

OECD FORD obor

50301 - Education, general; including training, pedagogy, didactics [and education systems]

Projekt

—

Návaznosti

S - Specificky vyzkum na vysokych skolach

Rok uplatnění

2024

Kód důvěrnosti údajů

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Název periodika

Cogent Education

ISSN

2331-186X

e-ISSN

2331-186X

Svazek periodika

11

Číslo periodika v rámci svazku

1

Stát vydavatele periodika

NO - Norské království

Počet stran výsledku

16

Strana od-do

"Article number: 2373512"

Kód UT WoS článku

001263277300001

EID výsledku v databázi Scopus

2-s2.0-85197664262