Chat-GPT in Education: Learning Outcomes and Facilitating Knowledge Acquisition

Abstract

Researches are required to determine how well AI-based Chabot succeeds in reaching learning outcomes and speeding up information acquisition. The current study is carried out to understand the effects of Chat GPT on learning outcomes including understanding, engagement, and retention. Moreover, it assesses the learners’ perceptions and experiences in enhancing learning and knowledge acquisition, which may help to find out the key factors that contribute to Chat-GPT's effectiveness such as use interface design, customization, and adaptability. This study investigates the usage of Chat-GPT, and AI-based Chabot in order to improve learning outcomes and speed up knowledge acquisition in higher education. However, there is little empirical evidence about its efficacy, despite increased interest. The study evaluated students' opinions of Chat-GPT's educational usefulness as well as its effects on engagement, comprehension, and knowledge retention. Questionnaire was used to gather information from 540 postgraduate students at three different universities in Bahawalpur using a descriptive methodology with random sampling technique. By encouraging interaction, self-evaluation, and individualized learning, Chat-GPT has a good impact on both academic achievement and personal development, according to analysis using SPSS and thematic approaches. However, ethical issues like plagiarism and abuse draw attention to the necessity of appropriate training is highly noticed during this study. According to these study findings, the Chat-GPT has the potential to revolutionize education for teachers, students, and instructional designers.

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