RESEARCH PROPOSAL

Title: ChatGPT: Its Effects Among the Senior High School Students
of San Lorenzo Ruiz College of Ormoc, Inc.

Reasons:

- We chose this title because our topic is Artificial Intelligence and its possible benefits or
drawbacks to the students of San Lorenzo Ruiz College of Ormoc, Inc. The impact of A.I. among
students have been very wide and it is important to know how it affects the students’ academic
performances. The main factor of A.I. that our research will be tackling is ChatGPT. It is the most
commonly used A.I. tool between students and might be the originator for A.I. abuse in
education.

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Senior High School Department

ChatGPT: Its Effects Among the Senior High School Students

of San Lorenzo Ruiz College of Ormoc, Inc.

A Research Proposal

In Fulfillment of the Requirements of

Practical Research I

by

Andrade, Kyeth Wenceslao

Gok-ong, Wyatt Arwin

Ramos, Althea Louise Manatad

Ocang, Chloe Dione

May 2024

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INTRODUCTION

According to Amanda Hetler, ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot that uses

natural language processing to create humanlike conversational dialogue. The language model

can respond to questions and compose various written content, including articles, social media

posts, essays, codes and emails. To give a short summary of its history; this was created by

OpenAI in November 2022. Two months later, in January 2023, the program saw immense

growth, garnering 100 million users and becoming the fastest-growing consumer based

application ever.

With that being said, the benefits that AI can give, especially in the sector of education, is

vast. Students from all over the world take advantage of the power AI has, resulting in answering

their materials without the ability to comprehend their lessons. According to a study conducted

by Chung Kwan Lo, ChatGPT passed four separate examinations, resulting in scores eligible to

earn a university degree. This bot has human-like features that make it a threat to education.This

is one of the reasons as to why schools have banned access to ChatGPT on their campuses.

School Heads express their concerns for their students and how their academic performances are

impacted by AI.

However, it is important to consider the other side of the spectrum; ChatGPT's potential

for the improvement of education. According to an article written by Cem Dilmegani, ChatGPT

has the innate potential to become an effective, non-obstructive tool for education. For educators,

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the article states benefits such as Content Creation, Grammar and Writing Checks, Grading, and

Designing Syllabus Outlines. For students, it mentions Concept Reinforcement, Research, and

Writing Refinement. These examples go further to show that ChatGPT has both upsides and

downsides.

The researchers believe ChatGPT to be the prime example of a double-edged sword in the

modern world. Clearly, it is a lucrative device for both students and educators, requiring proper

assessment and analysis to bring forth its positive qualities. This paper aims to address the issue

of its prevalence, potential for abuse, and volatility for misconduct; while simultaneously

acknowledging its potency for the enhancement and amelioration of education. It stands by the

belief that it is important to take action and explore the branches of AI, specifically ChatGPT and

its relationships with the sector of Education and Learning.

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STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

With the continuous improvement of ChatGPT, it has developed more features that make it

a danger to education and students’ learning. It causes a student deficiency in the ability to think

critically and enhance their own thinking skills like solving problems, being creative and

presenting their own ideas and opinions.

Research Questions:

1. Have you ever used ChatGPT for your schoolworks?

2. Do you get high grades for the schoolworks in which you use ChatGPT to

answer/submit?

3. Do you think you have improved your learning skills when you use ChatGPT?

Hence, the objectives of this research are the following:

1. To know the positive and negative effects of ChatGPT among Senior High School

Students of San Lorenzo Ruiz College of Ormoc Inc.

- In order to know how this AI impacts the students academic performances, it is necessary

to be aware of the effects and drawbacks. Addressing the effects of AI is required in this

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study to mitigate potential harm and execute fair use of AI to avoid abusing its

advantages.

2. To understand how it affects students' learning and is considered a threat to the

academic performances of Senior High School Students of San Lorenzo Ruiz

College of Ormoc Inc.

- Students see ChatGPT as a way to make their academic work easier, such as for

assignments, research, or exam preparation. It is important to know how this can affect

their learning performance in school. This information can guide the development of

guidelines for responsible and beneficial use of ChatGPT.

3. To see if this can be a way to enhance learning processes, skills and improve

students’ self-efficacy.

- ChatGPT is seen as a tool to integrate teaching practices in order to refine students’

education. Knowing this is crucial to establish effective learning and development of the

students’ literacy experience.

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BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

This study was prompted because the researchers witnessed cases and heard counts of

students using Artificial Intelligence—specifically ChatGPT—for assignments, activities, and

even exams; In which consequently, it has become a widely accepted way for students to

“cheese” the school system. In regards to essays, papers, and any written works, a single prompt

into ChatGPT allows students to complete tasks without picking up the essential skills the

educator wanted them to obtain.

The background of this research involves examining the role of ChatGPT in the classroom,

particularly in terms of changing the role of the teacher as the sole educator of students in school.

Rapid and ever-changing technological developments have had a significant impact on

educational systems around the world, such as AI. This study will provide an in-depth analysis of

the potential of ChatGPT rather than the role of teachers in classroom curriculum. This study is

qualitative in nature. The method of data collection involves careful listening and careful

notation of relevant information, which is then used for analytical processes such as data

extraction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. Therefore, it is important to know how to

enhance teachers’ competence in technology-based learning by appropriately and effectively

integrating technology, specifically ChatGPT, into learning.

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SCOPE AND DELIMITATION

This study focuses on ChatGPT and its effects on the Senior High School Students of San

Lorenzo Ruiz College of Ormoc Incorporated. With that being said, the researchers will gather

information about the positive impact of AI on the said students, as well as the drawbacks. The

study will be done within the halls of SLRC Senior High School Department. Through this study,

the researchers will be able to know how ChatGPT affects the academic performance of SLRC

Senior High School Students. The researchers have the goal to know if this is a threat or the way

to enhance students’ learning skills and performance in the classroom.

The delimitation of this study includes the availability of the researchers. The time given to

conduct this research is limited, hence the reason as to why the delimitation will also be limited

and will only include information that was obtained within the given time frame.

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THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK

This study is anchored on the proposed Interactive AI Engagement Theory (IAIET)

integrates concepts from Media Richness Theory (Daft & Lengel, 1986), Social Presence Theory

(Short, Williams, & Christie, 1976), and Diffusion of Innovations Theory (Rogers, 1962) to

understand ChatGPT.

Media Richness Theory suggests that ChatGPT provides a rich medium for communication

through immediate, personalized responses. Social Presence Theory proposes that ChatGPT can

create a feeling of human-like interaction, enhancing user engagement. Diffusion of Innovations

Theory examines how innovations like ChatGPT are adopted and spread among users,

considering factors like ease of use and compatibility.

This framework hypothesizes that higher perceived media richness and social presence are

linked to increased satisfaction and engagement, while factors like ease of use and compatibility

influence adoption. Quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews will assess these

relationships, providing insights into optimizing AI interactions and understanding user

experiences with ChatGPT.

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CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

There are many factors and variables we have to consider on the topic of ChatGPT and its

effects on students; the pros, the cons, the gray areas which are still subject to research and

debate, the capabilities of ChatGPT, and the actions we have to take if we choose to welcome or

reject its infiltration into the academic community. The researchers have come up with a

conceptual framework that presents our perception on the topic and its key variables.

Dependent Variables for Both: Independent Variables for Both: ● Writing Refinery

● Quality of Information ● Abundance of Information ● Plagiarism and Cheating

● Academic Results and Data ● Other Possible Benefits

● Level of Learning ● Factually Inaccurate ● Other Possible Downsides

Effectiveness Information Other Variables:

● Ethical Considerations ● Learning Improvement ● What is ChatGPT

and Moral Implications ● Dependency on ChatGPT ● Methodology

● Personalized Learning ● Conclusion

● Limited Creativity ● Actions taken after Conclusion

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First, we laid out the central question, "​​To know the positive and negative effects of ChatGPT

among Senior High School Students of San Lorenzo Ruiz College of Ormoc Inc.". In recognition

of the two separate effects, we identified the key variables — independent and dependent—-for

both the cons and the pros.

Figure 1: Conceptual Framework

Figure 1: Conceptual Framework

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SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

This study was conducted to learn about Artificial Intelligence and how it affects the academic

performances of students at San Lorenzo Ruiz College of Ormoc Inc. It will benefit the following:

• Educational Professionals inside the Senior High School Department of San Lorenzo Ruiz College

of Ormoc Inc. Information on what the potential ChatGPT usage is for the subjects and activities

they manage at San Lorenzo Ruiz College of Ormoc. Measures and solutions to the abuse of

ChatGPT and possibly other Chatbots as well. A concise overview of the ways to recognize and

identify A.I. written works.

•Students of the Senior High School Department of San Lorenzo Ruiz College of Ormoc Inc.

(Mainly) and Students outside the organization (Possible). A guide to how Artificial Intelligence

such as ChatGPT can affect learning. A framework on how to properly utilize ChatGPT as a means

to progress learning and not obstruct it. A piece of literature that could be potentially useful for

future research studies.

•Future Researchers. A viable piece to cite on the topic of A.I . A workable piece of research to

look through during the Review of Related Literature for the topic of A.I . Insight on local/small

scene abuse of A.I. in education.

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DEFINITION OF TERMS

● ChatGPT - is an artificial intelligence assistant trained by OpenAI to help answer questions

and provide information on a wide variety of topics. It is not a physical being, but rather a

program that is designed to process and generate text based on the input It receives.

● Chatbot - is a computer program designed to simulate conversation with human users,

especially over the Internet.

● Artificial intelligence (AI) - refers to the ability of a computer or machine to perform tasks

that would normally require human intelligence, such as learning, problem-solving,

decision-making, and more.

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REFERENCES

Mat Miller (2022), ChatGPT, Chatbots and Artificial Intelligence in Education. Available

online: https://ditchthattextbook.com/ai/. (Accessed at May 17, 2024)

Cem Dilmegani (2024), ChatGPT Education Use Cases, Benefits & Challenges in 2024.

Available online: https://research.aimultiple.com/chatgpt-education/. (Accessed at May 7, 2024)

OpenAI. (accessed on May 10, 2024). Available online: https://openai.com

Chung Kwan Lo (2023), What is the impact of ChatGPT on education? A rapid review of

the literature. Educ. Sci. 2023, 13(4), 410; https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci13040410. (Google

Scholar)

Amanda Hetler (2023), What is ChatGPT, everything you need to know. Available online:

https://www.techtarget.com/whatis/definition/ChatGPT (Accessed May 7, 2024)

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