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ERIC Number: EJ1432083
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 17
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0309-877X
EISSN: EISSN-1469-9486
ChatGPT in Academia: Exploring University Students' Risks, Misuses, and Challenges in Jordan
Leen Adel Gammoh
Journal of Further and Higher Education, v48 n6 p608-624 2024
ChatGPT, a user-friendly and accessible AI tool, offers a revolutionary approach to academic learning. In spite of its benefits, the implementation of ChatGPT into university assignments presents possible risks for students. While extensive global research has studied these risks from students' perspectives, a notable gap exists in comprehending academics' standpoints, specifically, in Jordan. This study addresses this gap by conducting semi-structured interviews with 25 academics from various professional backgrounds in both public and private Jordanian universities. Thematic analysis revealed four key risks associated with ChatGPT integration: plagiarism and compromised originality; overdependency on technology; diminished critical thinking skills; and reduced overall assignment quality. The study suggests risk mitigation strategies, including using plagiarism detection software, implementing disciplinary measures upon discovering students resorting to ChatGPT for assignments, raising awareness about ChatGPT's advantages and risks, and establishing clear guidelines for usage within Jordanian academic institutions. Theoretical contributions encompass filling a literature gap by recognising risks from academics' perspectives in Jordan and providing deeper insights into their impact on student learning. Practically, the findings emphasise the need of applying guidelines to prevent ChatGPT misuse, thus, enhancing the learning and teaching environment. Recognising study limitations, for instance, context specificity and methodology, underlines the necessity for future research to explore diverse educational contexts and employ mixed methodologies for a more comprehensive understanding of ChatGPT's impacts on education in Jordan.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Location: Jordan
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