Unlocking the Power of ChatGPT: A Framework for Applying Generative AI in Education

TLDR

AI chatbots like ChatGPT and GPT‑4, developed by OpenAI, hold the promise to transform education. The study investigates the opportunities and challenges of deploying ChatGPT in education within the proposed IDEE framework. The authors introduce the IDEE framework, which guides educators by identifying desired outcomes, setting automation levels, addressing ethics, and assessing effectiveness. Using ChatGPT can personalize learning and accelerate teacher feedback, yet its effectiveness remains untested, data quality is limited, and ethical and safety concerns persist.

Abstract

Purpose Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, such as ChatGPT and GPT-4, developed by OpenAI, have the potential to revolutionize education. This study explores the potential benefits and challenges of using ChatGPT in education (or “educative AI”). Design/Approach/Methods This paper proposes a theoretical framework called “IDEE” for educative AI such as using ChatGPT and other generative AI in education, which includes identifying the desired outcomes, determining the appropriate level of automation, ensuring ethical considerations, and evaluating effectiveness. Findings The benefits of using ChatGPT in education or more generally, educative AI, include a more personalized and efficient learning experience for students as well as easier and faster feedback for teachers. However, challenges such as the untested effectiveness of the technology, limitations in the quality of data, and ethical and safety concerns must also be considered. Originality/Value This study explored the opportunities and challenges of using ChatGPT in education within the proposed theoretical framework.