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Are AI chatbots the answer to over-stuffed classrooms, student burnout and standardized teaching methods?
ChatGPT was unleashed into a world of students like you, now hoping to save time and improve their grades with the tool.
It hasn't always been a smooth journey...
Stories of students submitting AI-generated essays are pretty funny, but chatbots really do have the potential improve your gradesEnhance your problem-solving skills
Do you love STEM subjects?
ChatGPT can show you how to solve basic and complex math problems.
Photo by imgix on UnsplashMath problem example:
Let's ask ChatGPT to answer how many stickers Bob would have in 3 days if he started with 0 stickers and gets one new sticker every day.
To hear an audio version of the text in the image above, click the play button on the audio player below.
The answer may be simple for you if you've studied at least 2nd grade math. However, seeing the equation to solve the problem can introduce you to writing more complex equations that you'll learn in advanced math classes later.
Did you know?
In a Study.com survey, more than 1 in 4 teachers claim they have caught students cheating with ChatGPT.
Study participants also expressed that with some training and policies for faculty and students, ChatGPT is an incredible tool with great potential to enhance student learning.
Learn with visuals
When you learn how to solve a math problem in school, the instructor may not have the time to show you more than one way to solve the equation.
Fortunately, ChatGPT can assist you with self-directed learning.
Do you have difficulty learning mathematical equations?
Let's ask the chatbot to solve the same question about Bob's stickers, but with a visual representation of the answer.
To hear an audio version of the text in the image above, click the play button on the audio player below.
Here the AI chatbot has used a number line with explanations to demonstrate the answer.
Keep in mind: Simply memorizing shortcut equations in ChatGPT could affect your grades, because the teacher may want to see every step to solve an equation on a test.
Be sure to clarify your instructor's expectations before using ChatGPT to study. 🧡
Get ahead in your coursework
Are you not feeling challenged at school?
ChatGPT can help you take ownership of your learning, if you:
Learn more quickly than your peers.
Recently switched schools and already learned a topic.
Will be missing some classes due to vacation or extracurriculars.
To get ahead of the class, look at the syllabus to identify the next lesson you're curious about.
Example:
Let's say velocity is the next lesson in your physics class. You can ask ChatGPT prompting questions such as:
When is it important to calculate velocity?
How do you explain velocity in simple terms?
In what careers will I need to understand velocity?
To hear an audio version of the text in the image above, click the play button on the audio player below.
Want to try? Take a look at your class schedule or textbook and ask ChatGPT to explain a term that's unfamiliar to you.
Elevate your writing
Try to see an AI chatbot as a discount tutor more than a free essay writing service.
The Good
You really can use ChatGPT as a tool to improve your writing:
Try different styles and tones ✅
Quickly source new writing ideas ✅
Discover new words and ways to describe your ideas ✅
Find patterns of error in your grammar ✅
Experiment with writing techniques ✅
To hear an audio version of the text in the image above, click the play button on the audio player below.
The Bad
When you copy and paste a ChatGPT essay for an assignment, you may:
Be identified for plagiarism ❌
Risk your academic future ❌
Stagnate your writing development ❌
The Ugly
ChatGPT's output can produce many errors. Ultimately, you'll need to edit, revise, and make unique all generated text from an AI bot, including:
Unverified facts 🤔
Formatting errors 🤔
Logical fallacies 🤔
Incomplete thoughts 🤔
Quiz
Jarry is struggling to understand linear equations, but they have a test next week! 😮 How can they achieve a better grade in a short time? Select all that apply.
ChatGPT's application is still in the early stages of development, so memorizing the responses could negatively impact your grades. Although the bot writes with confidence and conviction, the answer can still be incorrect. If you use ChatGPT for comprehension, be sure to cross-check the response and consult with your teacher to confirm the accuracy.
Grasp complex passages
Reading is a complex skill.
Did you know only a third of 10-year-olds globally are estimated to be able to read and understand a simple written story?
Shakespeare plays, historical manuscripts, long chapters of textbooks...the volume of reading expected of a student can be overwhelming.
Photo by Christian Erfurt on UnsplashYour pocket-ready English teacher
ChatGPT can save the day with its ability to explain the meaning of passages from textbooks, fiction, academic papers, and more.
Use ChatGPT to identify:
Major themes
Historical context
Character or political motivations
Story timelines
To hear an audio version of the text in the image above, click the play button on the audio player below.
Take Action
Now you can get better grades with ChatGPT and gain confidence in your comprehension. No cheating necessary! 😉
To get started, experiment with these activities:
This Byte has been authored by
Laura Clark
Content Writer