AI tools to enhance students' academic excellence

Technology has become essential in every part of human life. The world is leaning more towards artificial intelligence and automation day by day. We have developed some resources that were once unimaginable. One of these technological advances is ChatGPT. This AI (artificial intelligence) language model can generate human-like responses to various queries. Some people use it as a one-click search option while some use it to decrease their workload. This technology can be a game-changer for students, providing personalised support and resources to improve their learning ability. However, with this power there comes a responsibility to use ChatGPT ethically and responsibly. The ethical use of ChatGPT is essential to ensure academic integrity and originality.
ChatGPT has the ability to write essays, papers or assignments for students, allowing them to pass off someone else's work as their own. Although there are some tools like zeroGPT to detect AI-generated texts, there are other tools that can bypass this system. However, building an ethical sense among students is crucial to maintain academic integrity. Students can use ChatGPT ethically to enhance their learning. For example, it can be used to generate personalised study guides or practise questions to prepare for exams. It can also provide additional resources and explanation for complicated concepts. There are many other AI tools which can help students learn better.
The generative AI tool, Midjourney, can transform text prompts into visual art. The students who do not know graphic design can quickly generate desired pictures for assignments or presentations.
Synthesia.io: If you want an avatar to give an introductory speech for your final presentation, synthesia can amaze you and your audience.
Beautiful.ai: Making interactive presentation slides with beautiful themes and colour combination is a real headache for students. Beautiful.ai can help students in this case.
Poised: Communication skills are crucial for every student. Poised can be your communication coach and help you get feedback to improve your communication skills.
The students, however, need to be aware of the ethical implication of using AI tools and use those responsibly. AI tools can enhance their learning and overcome barriers to academic success. But the students should not use them by relying on them to do the work for them.
Rownok Mostafiz,
Student of North South University, Dhaka,
rownok.mostafiz@northsouth.edu