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As technology advances, psychologists can find new opportunities to innovate in the field and in education. But the introduction of new technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI)-the simulation of human intelligence by computers-can feel daunting. For psychology instructors in particular, the advent of a rapidly evolving AI software called ChatGPT (and the updated version, GPT-4) has introduced new challenges-but experts say it's also ripe with potential to help students learn in new ways and prepare them for careers after college.

ChatGPT, a chatbot software launched by the AI company OpenAI in November 2022, synthesizes online data and communicates it in a conversational way. Unlike a search engine, ChatGPT can write verse in the style of Shakespeare, dole out dating advice, and-especially concerning to educators-answer test questions and write essays. Early reviews of GPT-4, the next iteration of OpenAI's large language model, indicate increases in the software's capabilities.

A New York Times article from earlier this year highlights instances of cheating with ChatGPT in college courses and instructors redesigning curricula to prevent academic dishonesty. Some schools are blocking the technology altogether: Earlier this year, the New York City Department of Education banned the use of ChatGPT based on concerns that it could hinder student learning ( Huang, K., New York Times, January 16, 2023).

Some educators, however, see ChatGPT as an opportunity rather than a threat. In an LA Times op-ed published in early 2023, psychologist Angela Duckworth, PhD, argues against banning the bot, explaining that it and similar technologies are here to stay-and that instructors should learn how to incorporate it into curricula (Los Angeles Times, January 19, 2023).

Many psychology instructors are already experimenting with the software, recognizing that ChatGPT could be a useful tool to prepare students for the real world where critical thinking is more important than rote memorization.

"We have a choice here to lean in or run away, like we had a choice about whether we wanted to use calculators in statistics class," said Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, PhD, a professor of psychology at Temple University in Philadelphia. "We now know people can learn using calculators, so the question is: How do we increase critical thinking while also embracing what ChatGPT can do?"

Integrating any new tool into the classroom should be done judiciously, and ChatGPT is no exception. Educators must consider ethics, cheating, and equity, just as they would when integrating other technologies into their courses. But with the right approach, ChatGPT can be a useful-and as some psychologists argue, revolutionary-tool to prepare students for their future careers. Here are some insights from psychology instructors about using ChatGPT to help students learn.

Consider course goals

Every psychology course has different learning objectives. When determining whether-and how-to incorporate ChatGPT into your course, think about your specific goals as an instructor. "There are going to be classes for which using GPT would be inappropriate, but in other settings, it could be a useful learning tool," said Daniel Oppenheimer, PhD, a professor of psychology at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh.

Ask yourself: What are you trying to teach your students, and what abilities are you hoping to measure? It may help to think of ChatGPT like a calculator. If you were teaching simple addition, then a calculator might hinder learning. But in a calculus course, the same tool could free up cognitive resources to help students perform the more advanced skills they need to learn.

"We can do math better and faster now that we have calculators," said Jaclyn Siegel, PhD, a postdoctoral research scholar and an adjunct psychology faculty professor at San Diego State University. "It's harder to imagine a similar scenario happening in psychology, but maybe we'll be able to think more creatively because we have basic facts at our fingertips."

Similarly, if you're teaching an introductory class, ChatGPT might pose a threat to students learning basic information. Spelling and grammar tools, for example, could get in the way of evaluating whether students can write. But if your goal is to encourage good ideas, "the other tools make essays easier to read and help instructors understand if students understand the material," said Oppenheimer.

In classes that you determine would not benefit from using ChatGPT, using online proctors or programs that restrict access to ChatGPT may sometimes be appropriate.

Encourage critical thinking

ChatGPT offers fast and easy access to information, which you may deem inappropriate in certain learning scenarios. But finding ways to incorporate AI tools in your course could actually help prepare students for the real world, where they'll need to apply concepts rather than simply recall facts. "We want to train students how to think like a psychologist rather than how to know what a psychologist knows," Oppenheimer said.

The bot may be best used to help students think critically about topics they're already familiar with, said Gary Lupyan, PhD, a professor of psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. "Like talking with a colleague, it can be an interactive partner that's useful in areas you know a lot about already, so you can critically evaluate the suggestion without blindly copying it," he said.

For example, Oppenheimer teaches a course on human intelligence and stupidity, in which he encourages students to compare GPT-generated text with human-generated text. Hirsh-Pasek actually requires her honors psychology students to use ChatGPT, asking them to use ChatGPT for a first draft and edit a second draft with critiques, corrections, and additions. "A really good essay is not just a synthesis of information, but also the ability to support a thesis," she said. "ChatGPT teaches students to ask better questions and then defend those questions, which could help them become real scientists."

ChatGPT can also be used to incite classroom or lab discussion, said James W. Pennebaker, PhD, a professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. For example, you could ask the bot why one theory is better than another. Then, ask again why the second theory is better. "Students can learn to appreciate other arguments and see both sides objectively before establishing an opinion," he said.

Using ChatGPT in your course not only encourages critical thinking about class concepts, but it also encourages your students to be technologically literate in an increasingly tech-centric world. "We should be thinking about the world we're preparing our students to enter and what habits of thinking we want to instill in them so they can successfully represent the discipline of psychology," said Oppenheimer. "That means figuring out how to incorporate novel technology they will be using in the real world into classroom exercises."

Be aware of the cons

All technology sparks concern about academic dishonesty. If your students have access to computers during an exam, then they theoretically have access to ChatGPT. Be aware ChatGPT can easily answer test questions because of how it synthesizes information. Steering clear of multiple-choice exams can help resolve that concern, but open-ended assessments may be harder to grade, especially with large classes.

Lupyan cautions against overhauling your test questions to trick the system. If you try to design exams with questions ChatGPT can't answer, you may miss questions your students need to be learning. "Questions that require synthesis and contrast are the type you want to be asking students and the type these models are excelling at," he said.

It may be more worthwhile to implement practices shown to reduce all kinds of cheating, said Oppenheimer. Be clear about your expectations for the class and motivate students to be engaged with the material. Breaking assignments and papers into chunks that come together over time can make it more difficult to plagiarize, especially if you regularly provide feedback that students need to incorporate into their work. Just as important, offer support to students who may be struggling with the material.

Take time at the beginning of the semester to explain why academic integrity is so important in your class and beyond. "Tell them that while cheating may temporarily make things easier, it has a short time horizon, because they aren't actually learning skills they need in their careers," Oppenheimer said.

Communicate expectations

As ChatGPT and other AI technologies advance, universities will develop official conduct codes about their use. Until then, it's up to you to implement and communicate expectations about how students can and can't use these tools in your class. In your syllabus, offer specific scenarios in which it's acceptable to use them and when it's not, and be sure your teaching assistants are on the same page.

If you're OK with students using ChatGPT in certain scenarios, Siegel emphasizes the importance of equity. She teaches a large online course for which she can't prevent students from using notes or searching online for answers. As a result, she conducts open-book exams and allows students to use the internet or textbook to answer questions. (She emphasizes forcing students to put their cameras on during tests is inequitable if students don't have sufficient internet bandwidth.)

To prevent savvier students from getting better grades, she introduces the whole class to ChatGPT to ensure that they know how to use it. "Curves are based on averages, so everyone should have knowledge and access to the same tools and materials," she said.

Try it out

Before determining how ChatGPT could help or hinder your students' learning, spend time with it yourself. Test it out and see what it can (and can't) do. If you're not ready to bring the technology to your course, use it for planning or administrative purposes. Lupyan, for example, recently asked ChatGPT to suggest titles for a grant he wrote, and Siegel used it to generate active lessons for teaching about methods in sexology research for her human sexual behavior course.

Whether you run a lab or teach a course, encourage your students to try it out for fun, too. Pennebaker's students, for example, have used ChatGPT to write haikus about psychological theories or rap battles between two well-known scholars. "With education, the more people can get their hands dirty and play with ideas, the better they learn," he said.

Be patient as the technology continues to evolve. As of early 2023, ChatGPT has been intermittently inaccessible due to the overwhelming number of users. Consider signing up for auto-notifications so you know when it's available.

Navigating new technologies like ChatGPT can be time-consuming and even overwhelming, but taking steps to understand them could empower both you and your class. "I get scared of new things, too, but they offer us a chance to grow," said Hirsh-Pasek. "I challenge all of us to be the learners we want our students to be."

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Although AI can be helpful in writing papers, it is important for students to complete assignments where they must reference their own knowledge and practice critical thinking. Teachers can ensure students' work is their own with the suggestions below:

assign a paper essay or essay completed in Lockdown browser

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ChatGPT Cheating: What to Do When It Happens

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The latest version of ChatGPT has only been around for a few months. But Aaron Romoslawski, the assistant principal at a Michigan high school, has already seen a handful of students trying to pass off writing produced by the artificial-intelligence-powered tool as their own work.

The signs are almost always obvious, Romoslawski said. Typically, a student will have been turning in work of a certain quality throughout the year, and then "suddenly, we're seeing these much higher quality assignments pop up out of nowhere," he said.

Romoslawski and his colleagues don't start with a punitive response, however. "We see it as an opportunity to have a conversation."

Those "don't let the robot do your homework" talks are becoming all too common in schools these days. More than a quarter of K-12 teachers have caught their students cheating using ChatGPT, according to a recent survey by study.com, an online learning platform.

What's the best way for educators to handle this high-tech form of plagiarism? Here are six tips drawn from educators and experts, including a handy guide created by CommonLit and Quill, two education technology nonprofits focused on building students' literacy skills.

1. Make your expectations very clear

Students need to know what exactly constitutes cheating, whether AI tools are involved or not.

"Every school or district needs to put stakes in the ground [on a] policy around academic dishonesty, and what that means specifically," said Michelle Brown, the founder and CEO of CommonLit. Schools can decide how much or how little students can rely on AI to make cosmetic changes or do research, she said, and should make that clear to students. She recommended "the heart of the policy [be] about allowing students to do intellectually rigorous work."

2. Talk to students about AI in general and ChatGPT in particular

If it appears a student may have passed off ChatGPT's work as their own, sit down with them one on one, CommonLit and Quill recommend. Then talk about the tool and AI in general. Questions could include: Have you heard of ChatGPT? What are other students saying about it? What do you think it should be used for? Discuss the promises-and potential pitfalls-of artificial intelligence.

"One of the big concerns right now is that teachers want to encourage curiosity about AI," said Peter Gault, Quill's founder and executive director. Strict discipline at this point "doesn't sit right with teachers where there's a lot of natural curiosity here."

Romoslawski uses that approach. And so far, he hasn't had a student try to use ChatGPT on an assignment twice. "We've gotten to the point where it's a conversation and students are redoing the assignment in their own words," he said.

3. If students use ChatGPT for an assignment, they must attribute what material they used from it

If students are allowed to use ChatGPT or another AI tool for research or other help, let them know how and why they should credit that information, Brown said. Since users can't link back to a ChatGPT response, she suggested students share the prompt they used to generate the information in their citation.

When Romoslawski and his colleagues suspect a student used ChatGPT to complete an assignment when they weren't supposed to, he also brings up citation, in part as a way into the conversation.

"We ask the students 'did you use any resources that you don't cite?'" he said. "And often, the student says 'yes.' And so, then it creates a conversation about how to properly cite and attribute and why we do that."

4. Ask students directly if they used ChatGPT

Don't beat around the bush if you suspect a student may have used AI to cheat. Ask them in a very straightforward way if they did, CommonLit and Quill say.

If students say "yes," Romoslawski likes to get a sense of why. "More often than not, the student was just struggling on the assignment. They had a roadblock. They didn't know what to do," he said. "They were crunched for time, because we're a high-achieving high school and our students are taking some pretty rigorous courses. This was their third homework assignment of the night and they just wanted to get through it."

If the student says "no," but you still suspect them of cheating, ask if they got other help with the assignment. If they still say "no," explain your concerns by pointing out differences between the work they turned in and their previous writing, CommonLit and Quill suggest.

5. Don't rely on ChatGPT detectors alone to determine if there was cheating

There are a number of tools-including one from OpenAI, ChatGPT's developer-that purport to be able to distinguish an AI-crafted story or essay from one written by a human. But most of these detectors don't publish their accuracy rates. And those that do are ineffective about 10 to 20 percent of the time.

"You can't fully rely on that as the sole proof of academic dishonesty," Brown said.

6. Make it clear why learning to write on your own is important

Students in general, and particularly students who take advantage of AI to cheat, need to understand what they are missing out on when they take a technology-enabled shortcut. Educators should try to persuade students that learning to write on their own will help them reason and think, or be critical to future job success, Gault said.

But others will need a more immediate incentive. The strongest argument one teacher came up with, according to Quill's Gault? Tell students that learning to write will make them more persuasive, and therefore, "you can convince your parents to do what you want."

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ChatGPT Cheating: What to Do When It Happens

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Experts caution against a punitive approach for students caught using the technology to cheat.

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Objectives of the seminar:

Inform students of the consequences of using ChatGPT to cheat

Show students how teachers have the ability to detect AI produced work

Give students examples of how they can use AI to improve their academic career ex: brainstorming, additional explanation of topic, etc.

Explain how valuable a student's voice is and that critical thinking is a skill they'll need in life for jobs, interactions, personal relationships, and creative endeavors

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Reinforce the information midway through the year

Administration and technology directors

Create a slideshow to present during the seminar

Write up an honor pledge about how students cannot copy any of the information they find on ChatGPT

However, students can use the information AI provides to gain a better understanding of materials covered in class

AI can give them directions on how to research topics

ChatGPT does not cite sources, so students will be expected to find separate sources that can corroborate the response data if they are going to use the information in their work

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Teachers can tell students all of the ways that ChatGPT use in writing can be detected. For example, Turnitin, Grammarly, and Plagiarism X include AI detection software that can reveal plagiarism. Teachers can emphasize that a student's voice is more valuable than generalized and "generic" information synthesized by an AI.

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We can teach students that they should use AI as a tool to help them understand material. For example, AI like Photomath can help students understand how to do a math problem that they don't understand. ChatGPT can also provide more information about a topic by synthesizing different sources from across the internet. It's important for teachers to clearly inform students about the ways which they should use AI to help them develop their knowledge and skills.

Source: https://www.weareteachers.com/chatgpt-for-teachers/

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See what policies and actions other schools in Jacksonville, like Episcopal and Bolles, and nationwide are taking about AI.

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When a teacher suspects cheating, Peter Gault, Quill’s founder and executive director, recommends directly asking the students if they used AI like ChatGPT to create their work. If the student says "yes," the teacher can discover why the student cheated and help them work through future assignments. Aaron Romoslawski, the assistant principal at a Michigan high school, says that most of the time students were "just struggling on the assignment." If the student says "no" the teacher can explain how they noticed that the student cheated and that they can get help without resorting to AI.

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By now, you've probably heard all the hubbub about ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence chatbot. "Students will never write their own papers again!" or "ChatGPT is going to replace teachers!" But what if we told you that by embracing this tech tool, you could make your own life as a teacher a little easier? It's true. Like any form of technology, you and your students need to learn the right way to use it. But once you do, AI tech like ChatGPT really can work for teachers. Read on to learn important dos and don'ts of using ChatGPT, plus our favorite ways teachers can use it as a teaching tool in the classroom.

(Oh, and by the way, ChatGPT didn't write this post. We used it to generate the queries you see in the images, but all the text was written by a real person and represents our real opinions. Plus, we came up with a lot more ideas than the bot!)

Don't be afraid of AI like ChatGPT.

First, let's bust a few myths. ChatGPT isn't going to replace teachers. Over the years, people have reacted to so many new technologies by saying they'd replace human teachers, and it just hasn't happened. Calculators? We're still teaching kids math facts. Google? Kids still need to learn how to find reliable sources, and the sheer magnitude of information out there means teachers are more important than ever. AI chatbots are just the next wave of technology in an ocean that's been rolling in for decades.

What about fears that students will use AI like ChatGPT to write all their papers and do their homework? Well, first of all, that's making a lot of really unflattering assumptions, including believing every student is willing to cheat. Plus, there are multiple ways to make your assignments resistant to plagiarism and AI assistance.

Will some kids still try to use the technology to take the easy way out? Sure. But as long as there have been schools, there have always been a few kids who cheat. Despite changes in technology over the years, most kids still do their best to do their own work. So don't assume every student in your classroom has suddenly been replaced by an AI chatbot spewing the right answers.

Teach students when it's OK to use ChatGPT ... and when it's not.

Don't keep quiet about ChatGPT and hope your students never find out about it. Instead, address it head on. Discuss the ethics of AI with kids, and hear their thoughts. Your classroom probably already has a technology policy. ( If not, it's time to make one.) Add some rules about AI bots. Help kids understand that there are times when it's OK to give one a try, and times when it's flat-out cheating. For instance:

DO NOT copy answers from ChatGPT and turn them in as your own.

Make sure kids know copying = CHEATING. Be explicit. Let them know you're aware of the possibilities. Do you teach your students not to plagiarize and what the consequences can be? This is the same thing. Make it clear.

DO ask ChatGPT for clarification on a topic you don't understand.

A textbook, reading passage, or even a video can only explain things in one way, over and over. If students are still feeling confused, they can ask an AI bot to tell them about a topic instead. Rather than sifting through lots of web results, they'll get clear readable responses that may help them see the material from another angle.

DO NOT assume teachers will never know if you use ChatGPT.

Teachers get to know their students' writing styles, and if one suddenly changes, they're likely to notice. Plus, there are a lot of anti-plagiarism tools available out there for teachers to use. Not to mention that a teacher can always just go to an AI bot themselves and type in a question to see what answer it provides, and then check a student's for similarities.

DO let ChatGPT help inspire your own writing.

Sometimes we're not sure how to word things properly or make something clear. In this case, reviewing others' writing (including that of an AI bot) can help give us new ideas. Just emphasize that students cannot copy directly; they should use what they see as inspiration.

DO NOT expect every answer to be right.

Information is only as good as its primary source. Since this tool pulls from lots of places around the internet, including those that (intentionally or not) spread misinformation, the answer you get could wind up being wrong. Teach students to check sources, or better yet, ask them to provide the sources for their work.

How can teachers use ChatGPT for themselves in and out of the classroom?

If you're a fluent writer with plenty of time on your hands, you might never need to use an AI chatbot, and that's great. But most teachers could use a little help from whatever tools are available. And that's what ChatGPT is-a tool. Here are some ways to use it.

1. Use it as a smarter search engine.

When you just need to know quick facts, Google is terrific. But for more complex answers and weighty topics, ChatGPT could be a better solution. Rather than weeding through lots of information on a variety of web pages, you can simply read the answer ChatGPT provides. You can even ask it follow-up questions. But it's worth noting that ChatGPT doesn't provide any sources for its responses. Always verify your information from primary sources when possible-something Google can help you with.

2. Generate reading passages.

ChatGPT can write a reading passage on any topic you can think of. What's more, it can adjust the response to reading levels! So rather than digging around for hours trying to find good passages to use with your students, give AI a try.

3. Get review questions to check for understanding.

Teachers can use these for student assignments, of course. But what if you taught kids to use this function for themselves? Encourage them to ask ChatGPT for review questions on a specific topic, then have them see if they can get the correct answers. They can use ChatGPT to check when they're done!

4. Create writing prompts.

Let ChatGPT start a story, and have your students finish it. This is perfect for kids who say they don't know how to begin!

5. Teach vocabulary.

Introduce new words in several different sentences, and have students deduce the definition. This is a cool and interactive way to remind kids to use context to understand new words.

6. Write notes to parents.

Some things are just hard to put into words, and not everyone is a strong writer. These are just facts. An AI generator can help you tackle tough subjects in a professional manner, as teachers in the WeAreTeachers HELPLINE group recently discussed. You can let it write the whole message or just a part. Either way, it saves you the time and energy you desperately need for other things. (Be careful, though- some topics really require a personal touch. So consider carefully whether this is the right option for your situation.)

7. Provide examples.

Need examples to use in lessons? This is such an easy way to generate them! ChatGPT can provide examples in pretty much any subject.

8. Create math problems.

Need new practice problems or questions for a test? ChatGPT can do that.

9. Generate basic lesson plans.

One teacher on the WeAreTeachers HELPLINE noted, "If you're struggling for lesson plan ideas, it can actually spit one out in about 30 seconds. It's not flawless, but good enough in a pinch." Use ChatGPT's ideas as a jumping-off point, then add your own style, flair, and teaching expertise.

10. Find ways to help struggling students.

Every IEP and 504 plan should be tailored to the student, of course, but sometimes it's hard to come up with concrete ways to help them. Ask ChatGPT for examples, and choose and personalize those that seem right for your situation.

11. Generate questions for discussions or essays.

No matter how many times you've taught a specific topic, there are likely lots of new questions you've never asked your students. Plus, this is a terrific way to help students find a topic for their own open-ended essays!

12. Get help with recommendation letters.

OK, we're definitely not saying you should copy ChatGPT's results word-for-word. You certainly need to personalize your letters. We are saying this tool can help you get started, and ensure you write a letter that reads well and includes important information. It can help you with professional wording and just generally make the process a whole lot easier.

13. Prepare for tough conversations.

No teacher looks forward to telling parents their child is failing, or bullying others, or causing issues in the classroom. You might also need to have difficult talks with students about embarrassing stuff like body odor or serious topics like abuse or sexual harassment. If you're not sure how to express your thoughts clearly, ask ChatGPT for some ideas so you can rehearse your conversation in advance.

14. Make lists.

Need a list of just about anything? ChatGPT is on it!

15. Stay on top of new slang.

Language is always evolving, and kids are at the forefront. Find out what the latest slang means, and even ask ChatGPT to use it in a sentence.

16. Debate the bot.

One thing that sets ChatGPT apart from Google is that you can ask follow-up questions. Use this to your advantage! Have students "debate the bot," digging deep into a topic. This gives them practice with debate in general, and shows them how good responses have specifics to back up the opinion.

17. Build essay outlines.

An Oregon English teacher shared this idea with the New York Times in a recent article. Let students use AI to lay out the basic outline of an essay. Then, have them put the computers away and do the rest of the work on their own. The teacher in the article felt her students actually made deeper connections to the text using this method.

18. Ask for writing edits and suggestions.

Here's an interesting activity: Have kids write a paragraph on any topic. Then, ask ChatGPT to offer edits and suggestions. Now, compare the two, and ask kids why the bot made the changes it made. How can they use these tips when they're writing on their own?

19. Practice peer feedback.

Students can have difficulty feeling comfortable offering feedback to their peers. One way to help is by offering them some bot-generated essays to practice on. Give them your grading rubric, and ask them to critique an essay using it. Learn more about this idea from Ditch That Textbook.

20. Check your answers.

Students studying for a test? Have them complete the answers to review questions on their own. Then, plug them into ChatGPT to see if they missed anything.

Do you have more ideas on how to make ChatGPT work for teachers? Come share and discuss in the WeAreTeachers HELPLINE group on Facebook!

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We propose creating an honor code and set of rules targeting ChatGPT. Teachers should explain these measures to students to ensure they understand why and how they are being implemented and enforced. Michelle Brown, the CEO and founder of CommonLit strongly suggested that rules put in place should permit "students to do intellectually rigorous work” while affording them the assistance of ChatGPT (e.g. brainstorming, researching, "cosmetic changes").