Commentary: ChatGPT can disrupt education, but it need not be all bad. Here’s how NIE is using it to train teachers

Educators have expressed concerns that the software's ability to generate essays could lead to increased instances of plagiarism among students.

ChatGPT provided thoughtful responses such as: "One potential use is as a writing assistant or tutor for students, by generating human-like text. It can also assist with language translation and comprehension, making it a valuable resource for multilingual classrooms."

It went on to say: "Additionally, ChatGPT can generate practice problems and quizzes to test students' understanding, and aid in creating educational content like summaries, questions, and answers. Overall, its capabilities make it a valuable tool to assist teachers and students in the learning process."

The key takeaway is to not resist the integration of ChatGPT, but rather plan for its beneficial and ethical uses.

In education, this presents a chance for students and teachers to learn how to effectively incorporate it into their lives.

About the Author: Looi Chee Kit is Professor of Education at the National Institute of Education (NIE), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), and co-Director of the Centre for Research and Development in Learning, NTU. Wong Lung Hsiang is Senior Education Research Scientist at the Centre of Research in Practice and Pedagogy, NIE.

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