Computer Science
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, South Carolina
Title
Do Students Learn when the use of a GPT is Available?
Synopsis
This paper presents a discussion on the preliminary results of a survey about ChatGPT and its like, and their use by undergrad students. There is a large international debate on the value of the so-called “AI tools” and the two sides, one wanting it banned, and others saying to embrace it or get left behind. There is no consensus on which way to go and some do both. And, more importantly, what is the impact to students currently (and potentially the future) in the education system? What about lost skills? Are the students actually qualified for the job market upon graduation? This paper lays a foundation based on preliminary survey data and some related anecdotal experiences for initiating a greater, more formal, discussion on the entire topic and potentially influence a change in teaching methods/pedagogy.