Beyond the "Wow" factor: Using Generative AI for Increasing Generative Sense-Making
Abstract
Generative
Artificial
Intelligence
(GenAI)
has
emerged
as
a
transformative
tool
in
education,
offering
scalable,
individualized
learning
experiences.
However,
there
is
notable
lack
of
theoretically
informed
and
methodologically
rigorous
research
on
how
GenAI
can
effectively
augment
learning.
This
study
addresses
this
gap
by
investigating
the
potential
chatbot,
ChatTutor,
to
facilitate
generative
sense-making,
leveraging
principles
from
theory.
The
had
two
primary
goals:
first,
build
theory
propose
could
be
used
support
sense-making;
second,
empirically
test
its
impact
conceptual
knowledge,
self-efficacy,
trust
immediately
after
intervention,
well
enjoyment,
behavioral
intentions
follow-up
four
weeks
later.
Conducted
an
authentic
university
course,
pre-registered
experiment
with
175
students
compared
ChatTutor
generic
system
(ChatGPT)
teaching-as-usual
condition.
Results
show
that
significantly
enhanced
trust,
but
not
self-efficacy.
While
improved
knowledge
over
ChatGPT
it
did
outperform
teaching-as-usual.
Four
later,
outperformed
knowledge.
manuscript
underscores
importance
integrating
human-centered
design
educational
psychology
theories
into
applications
optimize
outcomes
proposes
future
practical
implications.

Research Square (Research Square), Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 12, 2024
Язык: Английский