Liu Zhaoyang, Zhang Wenlan
Faculty of Education, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, China.
Sci Rep. 2024 Aug 5;14(1):18100. doi: 10.1038/s41598-024-65226-7.
The emergence of ChatGPT has significantly impacted the field of education. While much of the existing research has predominantly examined the theoretical implications of ChatGPT, there is a notable absence of empirical studies substantiating these claims. As pivotal stakeholders in education and primary users of ChatGPT, exploring the willingness and influencing factors of higher education students to use ChatGPT can offer valuable insights into the real-world needs of student users. This, in turn, can serve as a foundation for empowering education with intelligent technologies in the future. This study focuses specifically on the demographic of students in Chinese higher education who have utilized ChatGPT. Using semi-structured interviews and grounded theory methodology, we aim to comprehensively understand the extent to which students embrace new technologies. Our objective is to elucidate the behavioral inclinations and influencing factors of student users. The findings of this study will contribute practical insights for refining policy frameworks, expanding the dissemination of quality resources, optimizing and upgrading products for an enhanced user experience, and fostering higher-order thinking skills to adeptly navigate evolving technological landscapes. In conclusion, this research endeavors to bridge the gap between theoretical discussions and practical applications.
ChatGPT的出现对教育领域产生了重大影响。虽然现有的许多研究主要探讨了ChatGPT的理论影响，但明显缺乏实证研究来证实这些说法。作为教育中的关键利益相关者和ChatGPT的主要用户，探究高等教育学生使用ChatGPT的意愿及影响因素，能够为了解学生用户的现实需求提供宝贵见解。这反过来又可以作为未来用智能技术赋能教育的基础。本研究特别关注中国高等教育中使用过ChatGPT的学生群体。通过半结构化访谈和扎根理论方法，我们旨在全面了解学生接受新技术的程度。我们的目标是阐明学生用户的行为倾向和影响因素。本研究的结果将为完善政策框架、扩大优质资源传播、优化升级产品以提升用户体验以及培养高阶思维技能以熟练应对不断变化的技术环境提供实践见解。总之，本研究致力于弥合理论讨论与实际应用之间的差距。
