Why Not Rely Too Much on ChatGPT?
ChatGPT, a language model developed by OpenAI, has had a significant impact on the way IB students learn and communicate. It has improved their language skills, provided personalised learning experiences, and made it easier to access information and resources. However, it is important for IB students to remember that ChatGPT should be used as a tool to support learning and not as a replacement for themselves to finish the assignments.
Sources are not reliable
ChatGPT is designed to provide helpful and informative responses to a wide range of questions and topics. However, ChatGPT is not a reliable source for IB or any academic assignments. It is because the AI language model generates responses based on patterns and correlations that are learned from a large dataset of text, but it does not have the ability to verify the accuracy or reliability of the information it provides. Therefore, using ChatGPT to finish your assignments always has reliability problems.
Work Done by ChatGPT Be Easily Detected
Despite the advantages, and we continue to adapt to the ever-changing educational landscape, it is clear to note that ChatGPT or any AI language model should not be for plagiarism or completing assignments as it is designed to provide some resources and assistance to users.
There are several plagiarism detection softwares designed for the current AI language models. The work done by ChatGPT is easily recognised by these softwares which may cost more than you write on your own. So, don’t plagiarise with AI and try to do your best.
Cannot Fulfill the Teacher’s Requirements
Every IB teacher has their own requirements on different assignments, like formatting, citation styles, highlighted perspectives or discussion main points. If students use ChatGPT to finish their assignments, they may not fulfill the teacher’s preferred styles of work which the loss probably outweighs the gain by using the ChatGPT.
IB is a critical-thinking game
On the other hand, the IB syllabus requires a high-level of critical thinking and analytic ability which AI can hardly fulfil. What IB students have to achieve in their assignments are mostly subjective that needs personal experience or qualitative research. Therefore, relying on ChatGPT is not the solution for dealing with assignments but your TEAMMATE on finishing your projects.
Conclusion
Students should practise critical thinking in the educational setting and make use of a range of resources to aid in their learning. Although ChatGPT and other AI language models can be useful tools, it is crucial for students to take an active role in their education and to get advice from teachers and other reliable sources.
The use of AI language models should be ethical and responsible even though they can be a helpful tool in the learning process. IB students must cultivate the ability to think critically and use a variety of resources to aid in their learning. By doing this, students can increase their comprehension of the material and acquire the abilities required to be successful in their IB journey.