Here are some positive ways for educators to harness the newest technology in the classroom. 

We prompted ChatGPT to write “in three sentences what has ChatGPT's impact on education been?” This was the response we received:



	<center>“ChatGPT has revolutionized education by providing personalized and accessible learning experiences, instant access to vast knowledge, and adaptive tutoring. It has empowered students from diverse backgrounds, bridging language barriers and fostering a global community of learners. Educators have also benefited from ChatGPT's assistance in lesson planning, content creation, and administrative tasks, enhancing 
		engagement, accessibility, and efficiency in learning processes.” (ChatGPT, 2023) 
		</center>


Despite the fact that an A.I. response sounds like a combination of educational buzzwords 
	and a sales pitch, one piece of the response is irrevocably true; ChatGPT has 
	\revolutionized education. The two largest school districts in the nation 
	(New York City Public Schools and Los Angeles Unified School District) 
	have both blocked the use of ChatGPT2 and have both stated concerns related to 
	academic dishonesty being a major factor in the decision. 


While there are a litany of glaring negative applications to the new technology 
	(i.e. essay writing and finding solutions to problem sets) there are some positive 
	ways for educators to harness it. Below are 5 ways educators can utilize ChatGPT:


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	<li> Researching Information: ChatGPT can not only help you pull together recipes and 
		vacation itineraries, but it can help you learn about topics from nuclear fission 
		to fish species found in the Mediterranean. It can be an impactful tool to help 
		spur on curiosity or target research around a common core state standard. 

	</li>
	<li>
		Creating Customized Learning Plans: Regardless of the topic you can use OpenAI to 
		create a learning plan based on an individual’s needs. This is terrific when focusing 
		on goal setting. A great way to make the learning plan more efficient is 
		to prompt ChatGPT to take the 80/20 rule (<a href="https://science.ubc.ca/students/blog/how-to-increase-your-productivity-by-doing-less" target="_blank">a.k.a the Pareto Principle</a>) 
		into account.
	</li>
 <li> Brainstorming: If a student is hitting a productive roadblock ChatGPT can help get 
		the wheels turning. Allowing students who are struggling to get started on a creative 
		endeavor to use the site can potentially help their educational inertia.

	</li>
	<li> Conversation Partner: If you’ve ever had a student simply refuse to work with 
		a partner this tool could come in handy. Having students virtually discuss a 
		topic with OpenAI can help to improve subject knowledge, written communication 
		skills, and typing ability. 

	</li>
	<li> “Interactive Study Guides: Educators can create interactive study guides using 
		ChatGPT. These guides can include key concepts, sample questions, and explanations. 
		Students can interact with ChatGPT to receive immediate feedback, reinforce their 
		understanding, and explore additional resources.” - This final response was written 
		by ChatGPT. 

	</li>

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At this point in time the future remains uncertain whether or not ChatGPT will ever 
	be allowed in particular schools. What is clear is the potential impact it can have 
	on education. While the current attitudes of skepticism are warranted, we hope the 
	benefits of individualized learning plans, greater access to information, 
	and diversified ways of communication can be leveraged by our educational 
	system. 


Author: Griffith Roberts 
<h4> References:</h4>
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 <li> (ChatGPT, personal communication, June 2023) </li>
 <li> Johnson, A. (2023, October 5). Chatgpt in schools: Here’s where it’s 
	 banned-and how it could potentially help students. Forbes.
	 <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/ariannajohnson/2023/01/18/chatgpt-in-schools-heres-where-its-banned-and-how-it-could-potentially-help-students/?sh=7dcb79b6e2c6 " target="_blank">https://www.forbes.com/sites/ariannajohnson/2023/01/18/chatgpt-in-schools-heres-where-its-banned-and-how-it-could-potentially-help-students/?sh=7dcb79b6e2c6</a> 
 </li>
 <li> 80/20 - how to increase your productivity by doing less. UBC Science - 
	 Faculty of Science at the University of British Columbia. (2020, March 31). 
	 <a href="https://science.ubc.ca/students/blog/how-to-increase-your-productivity-by-doing-less" target="_blank">
	 https://science.ubc.ca/students/blog/how-to-increase-your-productivity-by-doing-less
	 </a>
 </li>
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A.I. In the Classroom: 5 Ways Educators Can Utilize ChatGPT