Although there are different ‘systems’ around the world, the basis of the current education system is common; a teacher and students come together, The teacher teaches, the student learns, assignments are given, exams are taken and ‘how much he has learned’ is tested.

Recently, some cracks have appeared in this simple system that is open to criticism in many ways. Because artificial intelligence supported applications and software like ChatGPT, Instead of students, they began to do homework and even take exams. To be fair, they’re pretty good at that.

Has artificial intelligence become an advantage in education or a new bogeyman to be feared?

After the recent rapid development and increasing popularity of artificial intelligence software, the effects on education were also under discussion.

Students who prepare their homework through artificial intelligence supported applications, using this software in exams, Successful success of ChatGPT in written exams of departments such as law, business and medicine After such events, the discussions grew so much that bans began to come. However, in the face of these prohibitions, artificial intelligence As a supporting element in education as in any field There are people who think we can use it.

We posed some questions to the educators to get an answer to this issue, which has generated controversy in our country as well;

Would you accept the data obtained from artificial intelligence software such as ChatGPT, DALL-E, Midjourney for an assignment/project, could you summarize your answer with the justifications and conditions?

dr. Onur Akşit / Ege University Faculty of Fine Arts, Design and Architecture Department of Visual Communication Design: ”I can accept. The aforementioned artificial intelligences give better answers according to the commands, phrases and questions you give them. So she To use it properly and in accordance with its purpose, training and skills are also required.. I can accept their assignments or projects according to a grading system that measures whether students have these qualifications (with their reports covering the entire process).”

Vedat Ersin Walnut / Computer Teacher: Of course I would, because I am no longer advocating that neither the questions we ask in the texts nor the assignments we give are merely information seeking. Rather than supporting the grassroots approach, I strive to see the student’s open, interpretation-based, and unique approach to the studies. In addition, I can clearly deduce how much you understand the subject in written texts. Because use this software It is important for him to create an overview in his mind. The approach and inferences on which this design builds can lead us teachers to target achievement more quickly.”

Elif Türkan / Math teacher: This situation changes according to the purpose of the students’ homework. Because in a project that aims to teach the student how to access information, the student researches this software and completes the project using artificial intelligence and thus technology creates an active learning environment; makes it possible to realize the project. On the other hand, the goal of the project is that the student’s calculations like reinforcing the benefits that require practical mental skills. It should not be used as it pushes the student to readiness.

Do you want your students to prepare for exams with software like ChatGPT and use artificial intelligence supported software for exam grading?

Onur Aksit: ChatGPT can be used almost like Google. So that they can use it for preparation. I would like yes to evaluation because classrooms are getting more and more crowded. Software supported by artificial intelligence can make our work much easier.”

Vedat Ersin Walnut: “I am a strong advocate of using AI-assisted software in exam grading. Since we have too many students, it saves you effort-intensive processes like tracking students and evaluating their past performance on themselves and according to other students. Based on students creating a link between information It is very important. Information can be remembered, but it is through these links that it gets exactly where it needs to be used. It is our job as teachers to create these connections in the student. But outside of school and during exam preparation, they can make these connections with the help of artificial intelligence. Whether he will be as successful as the teacher is a matter of debate 🙂 Because the teacher knows his student better than artificial intelligence software.”

Elif Turkan: My support. Especially in preparation for the exam. It will be beneficial for distance education. I am thinking. Honestly, I’m not sure about its use in exam evaluation. It may or may not be preferable according to the measurement and evaluation method. Because in an open question it is necessary to know the student in order to investigate and score where and why the student made a mistake. artificial intelligence cannot provide us with these analyses. And since there can’t be any right answer in the interpretation questions, I don’t think it should be used in the evaluation of such a measure.”

What do you think about the active use of artificial intelligence software by both students and teachers by integrating them into educational processes?

Onur Aksit: “Artificial intelligence ignore and don’t use It looks like it won’t be possible any time soon. However, it is imperative to get students to adopt their use in accordance with educational ethics. I think we should not see technology as a subject that will take away our work, our life, our way of thinking, but as one that will make our life easier. Of course, making him such a subject also requires understanding and struggle.

Veysel Ersin Ceviz: “Teachers can use this software as a partner instead of information flow in lessons. So his students how to interact with artificial intelligence and how they can be used in education is understood. Students can also conduct their studies at home in collaboration with a tutor, just as if they were in a one-on-one study. I see the use of artificial intelligence more as a means to increase creativity and efficiency than as a threat in general.”

Elif Turkan: “Of course, since the current understanding of education is a learning-by-experience student-centered approach. It can contribute to the continuous learning of the student. Artificial intelligence software can save time, effort, and money depending on the gain described for the teacher.

We asked ChatGPT the same questions;

Since his answers are quite long, we’ve included the ‘summary’ part at the end of the answers.

Do you think teachers should accept data obtained from artificial intelligence software such as ChatGPT, DALL-E, Midjourney for an assignment/project? Can you summarize the answer with the justifications and conditions?

“AI data can help teachers track their students’ learning, but it needs to be accurate, reliable, and take student learning styles and needs into account. and should only be used as an aid.

Do you think it’s okay for students to prepare for exams with software like ChatGPT and for teachers to use AI-assisted software for things like exam grading?

“AI-based software may have some benefits in student learning and exam preparation, but there are also some concerns. and these aspects are important to consider. Therefore, the use of AI-assisted software can be used as an aid in student learning, but it is also important that teachers communicate directly with students and provide quizzes that reflect students’ real learning skills.

How do you view the integration of artificial intelligence software in educational processes and the active deployment of both students and teachers?

“The use of artificial intelligence software in education is only possible if it is well designed and used. Although it produces positive results, it should be handled carefully and used by teachers and educators.

Finally;

Artificial intelligence is not a choice for our future, it is a reality we cannot refuse. the coming years It is inevitable that software supported by artificial intelligence will be integrated into the education system. looks like. For this to happen, both our teachers and students need to be made aware of this issue. This is what both the teachers we consulted and the artificial intelligence itself tell us.

Instead of trying to understand and take advantage of technology, ignoring and defaming it is the worst move that can be made when we think about the times we live in. However, it is the same as allowing it to spread uncontrollably and unconsciously. balance will be established and that artificial intelligence can be used for the better as a supporting element It is our greatest wish that the awareness to build a future together is formed as soon as possible.

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