A systematic literature review of empirical research on ChatGPT in education
This systematic literature review synthesizes 14 empirical studies examining how ChatGPT has been utilized in educational settings by both students and teachers, analyzing its applications, benefits, and drawbacks in learning contexts. The review identifies uses including virtual tutoring, writing assistance, personalized learning support, and teacher productivity tools, while noting concerns about overreliance affecting innovation and collaborative learning.
Over the last four decades, studies have investigated the incorporation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into education. A recent prominent AI-powered technology that has impacted the education sector is ChatGPT. This article provides a systematic review of 14 empirical studies incorporating ChatGPT into various educational settings, published in 2022 and before the 10th of April 2023—the date of conducting the search process. It carefully followed the essential steps outlined in the Preferred Re