Journal of Emerging Technologies

Unlocking the opportunities and challenges of using ChatGPT tools for educational services: A narrative literature review

Genesis Gregorious Genelza — 2024-10-07

The OpenAI-created ChatGPT, which uses artificial intelligence (AI), is widely used in several industries, including education. Likewise, the roll-out of ChatGPT has shown how this AI technology may supplement, and in certain situations even replace, human labor in certain job-related activities and duties. This narrative literature review unlocks the opportunities and challenges of using ChatGPT tools for educational services, considering the related articles discussed in this article. This narrative literature review employed an integrated study of existing literature to identify research gaps, summarize a body of literature, and form conclusions about a subject. It has been found that ChatGPT can be helpful but should be introduced into the classroom carefully and, therefore, not a replacement for learning, as with any new tools. Teachers and students must consider equity, ethics, and plagiarism if they incorporate AI technology into their outputs. It is critical to see ChatGPT as an adjunct tool that improves and enriches the learning process rather than as a substitute for conventional teaching approaches. This technology can improve teaching and learning while creating new educational opportunities when used ethically and under close supervision.

Experiences of the private school teachers in online teaching: A phenomenological study

Rhona Marielle Abayon — 2024-10-07

The shift to online education due to the COVID-19 pandemic has brought significant and drastic changes in the teaching landscape, particularly for private school educators. This study delves into the lived experiences of these educators in General Santos City as they navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by online teaching. The primary objective of this qualitative study is to shed light on the experiences of private school teachers in General Santos City regarding online teaching. Through phenomenological inquiry, the aim is to uncover the perceptions, emotions, and effects of transitioning to online instruction. Utilizing a phenomenological approach, six online educators were purposefully selected as participants. Each participant underwent individual in-depth interviews, which were recorded and transcribed with their consent. Creswell's data analysis method was employed to analyze the spoken data, allowing for the extraction of themes and patterns from the participants' narratives. The results revealed two contrasting concepts in the perception of online teaching among educators, characterized by both challenges and conveniences. Participants expressed a wide range of emotions during the transition, yet identified numerous advantages that facilitated personal growth and development. Notably, online teaching was found to enhance educators' skills and foster continuous learning. This study underscores the resilience and adaptability of private school teachers in General Santos City amidst the challenges posed by online teaching. Despite the difficulties encountered, participants remained motivated and optimistic about the potential of online platforms as a novel teaching modality. The findings suggest that online teaching presents an opportunity for educators to expand their pedagogical repertoire, improve their skills, and nurture their emotional and intellectual well-being. Overall, educators embraced online teaching as a pathway for professional advancement and excellence, underscoring their commitment to delivering quality education despite the adversities encountered in the digital realm.).

The impact of online class on foreign language acquisition of college students

Daisy Dagohoy — 2024-10-07

AB English Language students need to go through foreign language courses. This phenomenological study explored the experiences of AB English Language students at UM Tagum College on the impact of online classes on their foreign language acquisition. There were seven participants for indepth interviews and seven for one focus-group discussion as data sources. The results reveal that students experienced internet connectivity issues, preferred a face-to-face class, found the platform convenient, and saw the environment as relaxing. In addition, the data showed that students’ responsibilities were practiced, implemented time management, learned different learning strategies, and showed a positive mindset for students' experiences coping with online language learning. Lastly, for the students' insights, they learned independently, possessed the right mindset, gained benefits for future travels, and various languagelearning virtues were found. Thus, online classes are vital to students’ foreign language acquisition.

Artificial intelligence and digital economy and the economic state of Nigerians

Michael Maduawuchi Uzomah — 2024-10-07

Apparently, the life of an average Nigerian is characterized by economic hardship which keeps deteriorating at a frightening rate. Against this backdrop, the central aim of this treatise is to examine the popular notion that Digital Economy is the hub of “internet fraudsters” and Artificial Intelligence will render many jobless in the nearest future; thereby compounding the their already poor economic state. The four crucial concerns that constitute the problem of this study include the skill and technological gap that characterizes Nigeria’s Digital Economy, Artificial intelligence taking over human jobs, digital fraud and biases in some AI algorithm/data. The paper is a qualitative research and relies on secondary data for its hermeneutical analysis. It deplores the critical tool of hermeneutics to interrogate these concerns and found out that, contrary to popular insinuations, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy may not compound the nose-diving economic condition of the country. Instead, accelerated and augmented access to faster and improved quality internet, up-skilled tech literacy and aptitude pool, an effervescent start-up ecosystem, access to a wide variety investment and partnership opportunities have the incredible prospect of drastically improving the living standard of Nigerians. Therefore, the paper concludes that Artificial Intelligence and Digital economy, if creatively and reasonably deplored will better the lot of Nigerians, economically. The paper recommends general digital education for digital literacy for all Nigerians (old and young) with a bias on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy.

The future of generative AI chatbots in higher education

Joshua Ebere Chukwuere — 2024-10-07

The integration of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots like ChatGPT, Copilot (Microsoft Copilot), and others in higher education institutions (HEIs) is reshaping the educational andscape, offering opportunities for enhanced student support, and administrative and research efficiency. This study explores the future implications of generative AI chatbots in HEIs, aiming to understand their potential impact on teaching and learning, and research processes. Utilizing a narrative literature review (NLR) methodology, this study synthesizes existing research on generative AI chatbots in higher education from diverse sources, including academic databases and scholarly publications. The findings highlight the transformative potential of generative AI chatbots in streamlining administrative tasks, enhancing student learning experiences, and supporting research activities. However, challenges such as academic integrity concerns, user input understanding, and resource allocation pose significant obstacles to the effective integration of generative AI chatbots in HEIs. This study underscores the importance of proactive measures to address ethical considerations, provide comprehensive training for stakeholders, and establish clear guidelines for the responsible use of generative AI chatbots in higher education. By navigating these challenges, and leveraging the benefits of generative AI technologies, HEIs can harness the full potential of generative AI chatbots to create a more efficient, effective, inclusive, and innovative educational
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Digital newspaper contents readership in rural Kenya: Myth or reality?

Millicent Otieno — 2024-10-07

The surging purchase of smartphones coupled with the expanding internet connectivity in rural Kenya has opened on to the increased use of social media platforms. This has made media houses venture into the production of both print and digital versions of newspaper production. However, little was still known about the consumption of digital newspaper content by the rural audience. It is against this backdrop that this study was conducted. The purpose of this study was therefore to investigate the extent to which Kenya’s rural population access and read contents of digital versions of mainstream newspapers-the Standard and the Nation. The study site was Nyatike Sub-County of Migori County, which is one of the rural sub-counties in Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were: to assess the extent to which residents of Nyatike Sub County accessed online newspapers and to investigate the level at which residents of Nyatike Sub County read the contents of the online newspaper versions. The study adopted a descriptive research design using both quantitative and qualitative approaches to collect and analyze data. It was found that internet connectivity was widening in rural Kenya. However, the majority of those who access the internet still do not use it to access contents of the digital versions of the mainstream newspapers-Standard and Nation. The study therefore recommended the need for cheaper internet services in rural Kenya, subsidized prices of digital newspapers, and sensitizing people in rural Kenya on the existence of online newspapers and how they can be accessed. This study, therefore, contributes to the realisation of the Kenya Vision 2030’s social, economic, and political pillars; the African Union Agenda 2063 of communication and infrastructure connectivity, and the realisation of some of the Sustainable Development Goals such as Goal Seventeen on Industry, Innovation, and Infrastrcure.