Pupils studying International Baccalaureate can use ChatGPT in essays

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Allowing students to use this platform as a source with the correct attribution seems a sensible approach and in line with how other sources of information are used Geoff Barton, Association of School and College Leaders It can respond to questions in a human-like manner and understand the context of follow-up queries much like in human conversations, as well as being able to compose essays if asked – sparking fears it could be used by students to complete assignments. We need to respond to technology as it develops, helping children and young people to evaluate the benefits and risks and to understand how to use it appropriately and effectively Sarah Hannafin A survey by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, found that 62% of computing teachers said AI-powered chatbots such as ChatGPT would make it harder to mark the work of students fairly. “Allowing students to use this platform as a source with the correct attribution seems a sensible approach and in line with how other sources of information are used. “What is important is that students do not pass off pieces of work as their own when this is not the case, and that they use sources critically and well.” Sarah Hannafin, senior policy adviser at school leaders’ union NAHT, said: “The International Baccalaureate seems to be taking a very sensible approach.