An In-Depth Review of ChatGPT’s Pros and Cons for Learning and Teaching in Education

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Agariadne Dwinggo Samala, Xiaoming Zhai, Kumiko Aoki, Ljubisa Bojic, Simona Zikic

2024 International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies Vol. 18 Issue 2 Article Cited by 55 Quartile

Abstract

As technology progresses, there has been an increasing interest in using Chatbot GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) in education. Chatbot GPT, or ChatGPT, gained one million users within the first week of launching in November 2022 and had amassed over 100 million active users by February 2023. This type of artificial intelligence uses natural language processing to convert it into a user. This paper presents a comprehensive analysis and review of 34 articles published on ChatGPT and its potential impact on education by utilizing the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) methodology. This review analyzed various studies and articles to examine the strengths and limitations of GPT language models in education from 2018 to the present. The advantages of ChatGPT include its capacity to provide personalized and adaptive learning, instant feedback, and improved accessibility. However, there are potential drawbacks, such as the lack of emotional intelligence, the risk of overreliance on technology, and privacy concerns. This review suggests that ChatGPT has significant promise for education yet reinforces the necessity for further research and careful consideration of possible risks and limitations. Specifically, it pointed out potential invisible manipulations by instructing ChatGPT to answer education-related topics. The paper concludes by discussing the implications of ChatGPT for the future of education and emphasizing the need for further research in this field. © 2024 by the authors of this article. Published under CC-BY. All Rights Reserved.

Affiliations

Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang, West Sumatera, Indonesia; University of Georgia, Athens, United States; The Open University of Japan, Chiba, Japan; Institute for Philosophy and Social Theory, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia; Faculty of Media and Communications, Singidunum University, Belgrade, Serbia