Peer Review

ChatGPT for Educators

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Reviewed:: Apr 1, 2023 by ICT Literacy

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Overview:

ChatGPT through an Education Lens is a repository of resources thst define this kind of artificial intelligence, link to tools, and suggest its roles in education. Podcasts, videos and articles are linked.

Type of Material:

Collection

Recommended Uses:

This resource has multiple uses. First and formost it is meant to educate users about ChatGPT by working through a series of informative links. Then it lays out an array of tools for curriculum development and student use in the classroom. Lastly it provides multiple links to guide policy and general use. As an example, instructors or learners can hoose a topic about ChatGPT and examine the associated resources as homework and then discuss it in class

Technical Requirements:

Google, Firefox, or Edge Browser

Identify Major Learning Goals:

Users will be able to define and describe ChatGPT and its attributes
Educators will understand and use a variety of tools to develop and design educational use of ChatGPT
Educators will be able to share and develop ChatGPT resources for student use

Target Student Population:

Professional, pre- and in-service educators and information professionals, secondary students

Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:

No knowledge or skills are requied. General computer and AI understanding will be helpful.

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Strengths:

The website consists of 12 topics about ChatGPT, each of which links to current relevant resources that are curated by technology-savvy educators. The concepts are represented by informative materials, and items continue to be added. The website is self-contained and can be used flexibly in several disciplines and settings. Links work and minimally attributed.

Concerns:

Some links to blog posts may require a subscription.

Not all the resources appear to be ADA-compliant.

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

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Strengths:: ChatGPT is an important new topic within ICT literacy. The breadth and depth of links provide a diverse amount of information that has an appeal to everyone. Content ranges from short and concise articles about ChapGPT to much denser readings that would appeal to those with a deeper interest. The various topics are related, and can be easily incorporated into lessons. The curated resources provide a foundation for gaining knowledge and skills efficiently. The content is applicable to academic and daily life.
Concerns:: Learning objectives and prerequite knowledge are not always expliciitly stated. The articles, although related, seldom refer to each other.

Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty

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The website and its layout are clear and engaging, and can be navigated easily independently with a minimum of technologicla skill; just pick the catagory and go to the link of one's choice.. The interaction consists of choosing which topics and articles to examine. The website is in good working order and continues to add relevant resources.

Concerns:

There does not appear to be a help feature although one may contact the lead contributor. Some resources do not appear to be ADA-compliant.

Other Issues and Comments:: Over time the content may become dated and because this is link driven, the viability of the links may become an issue. Hopefully, the curators will continue to maintain and update sources and their links.
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