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ChatGPT has entered classrooms, but not via the typical route of other
educational technology, which includes comprehensive training, documentation,
and vetting. Consequently, teachers are urgently tasked to assess its
capabilities to determine potential effects on student learning and instruct
their use of ChatGPT. However, it is unclear what support teachers have and
need and whether existing documentation, such as model cards, provides adequate
direction for educators in this new paradigm. By interviewing 22 middle- and
high-school teachers, we connect the discourse on AI transparency and
documentation with educational technology integration, highlighting the
critical information needs of teachers. Our findings reveal that teachers
confront significant information gaps, lacking clarity on exploring ChatGPT's
capabilities for bespoke learning tasks and ensuring its fit with the needs of
diverse learners. As a solution, we propose a framework for interactive model
documentation that empowers teachers to navigate the interplay between
pedagogical and technical knowledge.
Study at a glance
- Question: What information and support do teachers need to integrate ChatGPT into their classrooms?
- Setting and data: 22 middle- and high-school teachers
- Method: Interviews
Why it matters
ChatGPT entered classrooms without the typical training, documentation, or vetting of educational technology. Teachers are urgently tasked to assess its capabilities, but it remains unclear what support they need and whether existing documentation provides adequate direction.
Key findings
- In interviews, 22 middle- and high-school teachers reported significant information gaps about exploring ChatGPT's capabilities for customized classroom learning tasks.
- Teachers lacked clarity on how to ensure ChatGPT fits the needs of diverse learners.
- Teachers were tasked with evaluating ChatGPT and guiding students without the comprehensive training, documentation, or vetting standard for educational technology.
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