Text generators (colloquially chatbots, text robots) are a new generation of artificial intelligence services that can also produce original Estonian text on a very wide range of topics.
New AI tools, including ChatGPT or chatbot, are here to stay. Technological innovations enrich the learning process and we should embrace their use, just as we have embraced calculators, spell-checkers, the internet and search engines. From a learning perspective, AI offers many opportunities, but also challenges. Artificial intelligence tools can help to streamline and simplify work and processes. On the other hand, student assessment becomes a challenge when the use of AI is not allowed, as it is difficult to identify the use of AI.
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General principles for the use of artificial intelligence tools in education |
Faculty members inform students if the use of ChatGPT or other artificial intelligence-based software is not permitted in the assessment, learning and/or homework.
Learners should refer to the use of AI in their work as a method. Artificial intelligence is not a suitable source, so the learner still needs to refer to actual sources to prove their work.
Example using APA style:
OpenAI. (2023). ChatGPT (14 March version), a major language model, https://chat.openai.com/.
The purpose of defending students’ work, including the graduation thesis, is to assess the competences competencies acquired by the student. The student is responsible for the content and quality of the graduation thesis, regardless of the sources used, including, eg. artificial intelligence.
If the task requires the use of artificial intelligence, this option must be available to everyone. This is something to keep in mind when AI chatbot tools are no longer free of charge.
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Diagram for self-checking when using AI in teaching |
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Different ways to use a chatbot to support learning |
ChatGPT as an intelligent tutor — The student performs tasks step by step and receives individual guidance or feedback by asking questions from the artificial intelligence regarding further steps.
Dialogue-based tutoring systems — The student performs tasks step by step in the course of a natural conversation. Advanced systems are able to can automatically adapt to the level of engagement to motivate the student and keep him or her on the task.
Applications for learning languages — Artificial intelligence-based learning applications are used in both formal and non-formal education. They support learning by providing access to language courses and dictionaries and give real-time automated feedback on pronunciation, understanding and fluency.
Exploratory learning environment — Students are offered several presentations to help them identify their path to achieving their learning goals.
Formative assessment of written assignments — The student is regularly given automatic feedback on their written assignments.
Supporting the writing of written assignments — The student uses artificial intelligence as support in writing, asking artificial intelligence to provide them with a structure for addressing the desired topic and when collecting ideas to prepare the draft. The student will be the one to write the written assignment.
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Additional materials |
UNESCO guidelines on the use of AI in education https://www.iesalc.unesco.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/ChatGPT-and-Artificial-Intelligence-in-higher-education-Quick-Start-guide_EN_FINAL.pdf
University of Helsinki guidelines Using AI to support learning | Instructions for students (helsinki.fi)