ChatGPT effects on 21st century skills of university students: A systematic review
Subject Areas : Information Systems
George Matto
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Jaffar Ponera
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Keywords: ChatGPT, University Students, 21st century skills, Higher Education Institutions,
Abstract :
The study was carried out to investigate effects of ChatGPT on 21st century skills of university students. Since there are several 21st century skills, the study focused on only five (i.e. critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving skills). The study employed systematic review of literature in which PRISMA framework was employed to facilitate selection of studies included in the review. Findings revealed that ChatGPT poses effects to students on each of the 21st century skills. However, the type and magnitude of effects depends on the type of skill. ChatGPT was found to bring more positive impacts to university students’ communication skills while more negative impacts on collaboration skills. While that was the case, the study found that ChatGPT can bring either positive or negative impacts on critical thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills. The effects depend mainly on the magnitude of students’ dependency on it. Those that depend more on it are likely to be more negatively affected. For instance, the more the students depend on ChatGPT, the less the ability for them to think critically and solve problems. The study recommends, therefore, that universities should embrace ChatGPT instead of avoiding it. However, they should find ways to reduce students’ over-reliance on it, among other recommendations.
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