Students’ Perceptions of Using ChatGPT in a Physics Classroom

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Abstract

The latest development of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), particularly ChatGPT, has drawn the attention of educational researchers and practitioners. Studies are rare regarding students’ perceptions of ChatGPT as a virtual tutoring tool in STEM education. The current study investigated undergraduate students’ perceptions of using ChatGPT in a physics class as an assistant tool for addressing physics questions. Specifically, the study examined the accuracy of ChatGPT in answering physics questions and the influence of trust on students’ perceptions of ChatGPT. Our finding indicates that most students trust its ability to provide correct answers. Trust in GenAI is also associated with students’ perceptions of GenAI. In addition, this study sheds light on students’ misconceptions toward GenAI.

Authors

• Lu Ding, University of South Alabama

• Tong Li, Ball State University

• Shiyan Jiang, North Carolina State University

• Albert Gapud, University of South Alabama