The Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and ChatGPT in Education
Click the Poster to View Full Screen, Right click to save image
Erin Coughlin
CoPIs:
Samantha Miller, Niamh Howlett, Jenna Carola
College:
The College of Health Professions and Human Services
Major:
Speech-Language Pathology
Faculty Research Advisor(s):
Iyad Ghanim
Abstract:
Artificial intelligence (AI) is any computer software that uses external data and interprets it to make predictions or decisions in its system. In the present study, we evaluate current perceptions of AI in education settings as reported by school-based SLPs and SLP students. The previous research regarding AI in educational settings discussed its advantages to students and educators, as well as underscored the need for a cautious and thoughtful integration in academic settings.
Therefore, the purpose of this study is to better understand the impact of AI on the world of education in light of its rapid development in recent years. To assess this, 36 participants in the respective field were surveyed in a 100-question survey to understand current perceptions of AI. Participants answered Likert scale and open-ended questions regarding thoughts, feelings, and the utilization of AI in therapeutic practices which allowed us to understand participants’ personal experiences with AI and impact on education and practice.
Survey data were scaled and analyzed with Spearman’s correlations. Preliminary results indicated that participants with higher knowledge of and familiarity with AI and ChatGPT had more positive perceptions about its abilities, including its utility for students and for helping teachers’ jobs, and also believed that students were not using AI frequently. These results indicate a need for more training and knowledge for ChatGPT to decrease extreme viewpoints.