ChatGPT in the Classroom: Friend or Foe?
Josep Domènech
Abstract
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and specifically, OpenAI's ChatGPT, has been increasing in the educational field as a tool to enhance learning and teaching processes. Understanding the potential of ChatGPT in the classroom is crucial for instructors and educators because it can provide significant benefits in the preparation of classes, exams, and instructional materials. Nonetheless, it is even more crucial to understand how students may use it because many will use it regardless of its adoption by the instructor.This paper analyzes the potential of ChatGPT in the classroom, exploring its applications as a writing assistant, study tool, personal tutor, and more. Our aim is to shed light on the present capabilities of ChatGPT in higher education and to provide a comprehensive view of its advantages and challenges.