Teaching, Learning, & Research

ChatGPT and other Generative AI tools can perform many simple or technical tasks (e.g., basic research, calculations, proofing) and the examples outlined in the table below show how ChatGPT could be incorporated and used to augment teaching and learning. Evenmore, these advanced technologies can be leveraged by researchers at different stages of the research process. Some examples include: writing, research design, data analysis, and data collection. 

Role	Description	Example of Implementation
Possibility engine	AI generates alternative ways of expressing an idea	Students write queries in ChatGPT and use the Regenerate response function to examine alternative responses.
Socratic opponent	AI acts as an opponent to develop and argument	Students enter prompts into ChatGPT following the structure of a conversation or debate. Teachers can ask students to use ChatGPT to prepare for discussions.
Collaboration coach	AI helps groups to research and solve problems together	Working in groups, students use ChatGPT to find out information to complete tasks and assignments.
Guide on the side	AI acts as a guide to navigate physical and conceptual spaces	Teachers use ChatGPT to generate content for classes/courses (e.g., discussion questions) and advice on how to support students in learning specific concepts.
Personal tutor	AI tutors each student and gives immediate feedback on progress	ChatGPT provides personalized feedback to students based on information provided by students or teachers (e.g., test scores).
Co-designer	AI assists throughout the design process	Teachers ask ChatGPT for ideas about designing or updating a curriculum (e.g., rubrics for assessment) and/or focus on specific goals (e.g., how to make the curriculum more accessible).
Exploratorium	AI provides tools to play with, explore and interpret data	Teachers provide basic information to students who write different queries in ChatGPT to find out more. ChatGPT can be used to support language learning.
Study buddy	AI helps the student reflect on learning material	Students explain their current level of understanding to ChatGPT and ask for ways to help them study the material. ChatGPT could also be used to help students prepare for other tasks (e.g., job interviews).
Motivator	AI offers games and challenges to extend learning	Teachers or students ask ChatGPT for ideas about how to extend students’ learning after providing a summary of the current level of knowledge (e.g., quizzes, exercises).
Dynamic assessor	AI provides educators with a profile of each student’s current knowledge	Students interact with ChatGPT in a tutorial-type dialogue and then ask ChatGPT to produce a summary of their current state of knowledge to share with their teacher/for assessment.

 Reference: ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence in higher education