Using it in the classroom
ChatGPT
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In one word, what do you think ChatGPT is?
ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence chatbot that can answer your questions. It can provide information on a variety of topics, from history to science. ChatGPT is a great way for students to get quick answers to their questions. It can make mistakes though so, like all online usage, need to be verified
Using ChatGPT
ChatGPT is the first model to incorporate natural language understanding and natural language generation capabilities. ChatGPT can generate answers to questions it has never seen before by understanding the context and structure of the sentence. ChatGPT can reduce the complexity of conversations by understanding the user’s intent and automatically responding with relevant answers.
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What are the potential benefits of using ChatGPT?
What could be the drawbacks of using ChatGPT?
Lots of uses For teachers and students Research and lesson planning Everyone needs to know how to use it
A.I. in education
Would you rather use ChatGPT to help you research a topic or to write the essay for you?
- Research a topic
- Write the essay
You get the best results by being very specific with ChatGPT One writer on A.I. refers to is as Prompt Craft
Prompt craft
Let the A.I. know what you are wanting it to do Be precise This means you need to have a clear idea of what you want before you start
Prompt
Create a list of poll questions Write two sides of the argument on the issue of... Evidence to support and oppose the issue of...
Examples
Tell the A.I. who you want it to be This helps to create purpose It stops the response being too vague and focuses it on the area you want it to look at
Role
You are an expert on Scottish law. You belong to Interpol and work on the terrorism branch. You are a Scottish politician.
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The A.I. does not know what you are thinking Be VERY clear and precise in what you want it to do This will cut down the amount of questions you need to ask later It will speed up your research time
Explicit
Give the answer in a table Give examples to support each argument Give 3 reasons to support...
Examples
Keep it focused on what you want This can be the most crucial bit of the input It makes sure you get exactly what you want
Parameters
Write for an audience of 15 year olds Give examples from the 2018-2021 only Write this in less than 100 words
Examples
Create your own PREP prompt on anything you want Follow the four steps and see what response you get Then chat with ChatGPT
Time to have a go
Draw a fish playing football
Do not just accept what the AI gives you You may need to dig a bit more You will need to fact check it!
What to do once you have the results
Does the response give you what you were looking for? Is it factual or does it present opinions? Are there errors?
Evaluate
Does it have the correct names for people or parties in power? Did it give an opinion from someone as fact?
Examples
A.I. can give incorrect information that is based on real facts that are in the database
Hallucinations
Hallucinations - Draw a tree
Does the response give you what you were looking for? Do you need to ask follow up questions or give more prompts?
Determine
Explain what you mean by... ? Simplify the phrase … Can you explain ... as if I am five
Examples
Does it have a bias?
Identify
Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) is only as unbiased as the data it learns from. The lack of diversity in data can cause algorithms to unintentionally discriminate against certain groups, perpetuating societal biases. It is important to constantly monitor and address bias in A.I. to ensure equal and fair treatment for all.
Bias in A.I.
Take what the A.I. has given you and correct errors Add in supporting material and say where you got it from Rewrite it to fit your style of writing or what you need to answer a question
Transform
Don't copy and paste it Take the information and include it as you would any other information You could get ChatGPT to help offer alternatives
Examples
Would you rather check the info you get from A.I. or just use it and cross your fingers?
- Check the info you get from A.I.
- Just use it and cross your fingers
What strategies do you think could be effective for using ChatGPT to improve your research skills?
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