ChatGBT seems to be the hot topic amongst Educators and Tech folks right now. What is Chat GBT you ask? It is essentially a user-friendly chatbot or a natural language processing tool driven by AI technology that allows you to have human-like conversations. You have probably already interacted with a chatbot if you have tried to get help on a company website lately. ChatGBT's language model can answer questions, assist you with tasks such as composing emails, essays and code. It is currently open to public free of charge because ChatGPT is in its research and feedback-collection phase.

Here are some articles and websites with more information.

How DIsruptive will ChatGBT be? By Dr. Catlin Tucker

Human Skills in a World of Artificial Intelligence. By John Spencer

ChatGPT, Chatbots and Artificial Intelligence in Education

“Artificial Intelligence Is Not the End of High-School English” by Robert Pondiscio in Education Gadfly, December 15, 2022; for examples of what ChatGPT can generate, see these New York Times and Boston Globe articles.

Or let's ask ChatGBT: How will Artificial Intelligence and Chatbots change education?

ChatGBT Response:

Artificial intelligence (AI) and chatbots have the potential to revolutionize education in a number of ways. Here are a few examples of how they might be used in education:

1. Personalized learning: AI and chatbots can be used to create customized learning plans for individual students, taking into account their strengths, weaknesses, and learning style. This can help students learn more effectively and at their own pace.

2. Improved accessibility: Chatbots and other AI-powered tools can provide students with access to educational content and resources from anywhere, at any time. This can be particularly useful for students with disabilities or those who live in rural or underserved areas.

3. Automated grading and feedback: AI and chatbots can be used to grade assignments and provide feedback to students in real-time. This can free up time for teachers to focus on more high-impact tasks, such as providing one-on-one help to students who are struggling.

4. Enhanced learning experience: AI and chatbots can be used to create interactive and immersive learning experiences that engage students and keep them motivated. For example, chatbots might be used to provide personalized tutoring or to create interactive quizzes and games that help students learn new concepts.

Overall, AI and chatbots have the potential to significantly enhance the education experience for students and teachers alike, making it more personalized, accessible, and engaging.

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