ChatGPT can be a valuable tool, but it’s essential for college students to use it in conjunction with other academic resources. It is not a substitute for human interaction, personalized guidance from faculty, or dedicated study efforts. However, it is a powerful tool and one that has been called "revolutionary" by Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates. Let's take a look at some of the ways students can and are using ChatGPT.
Large Knowledge Base - ChatGPT is trained on a vast amount of data, which enables it to have a broad knowledge base covering various topics, including history, science, technology, and more.
Language Generation - ChatGPT is capable of generating human-like responses on a wide range of topics. It can provide informative and coherent responses to various questions, engage in conversations, and provide relevant information.
Versatility - ChatGPT can be used for a wide range of applications, including answering questions, providing explanations, generating content, offering suggestions, and more.
The American Library Association defines Information Literacy as "a set of abilities requiring individuals to “recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information. (American Library Association. Presidential Committee on Information Literacy.)
The video demonstrates how ChatGPT can interact with students and help them with research.
Now more than ever, students need to understand the importance of using information that can be traced back to a reliable source.
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