Prompt: ChatGPT, Create My Course, Please!

Abstract

The introduction of ChatGPT for public use has generated increasing interest among educational researchers in evaluating the utility of artificial intelligence (AI) in pedagogical settings. This study aims to contribute to this growing body of research by developing an entire course curriculum and lesson plans exclusively using ChatGPT. Case study findings support many of the affordances and limitations observed in previous studies, such as identifying appropriate topics and subtopics for lessons, as well as identifying the occurrence of hallucinations that fabricate data. This study also revealed new limitations in the design capabilities of ChatGPT. Specifically, lessons are designed as standalone units of information. Unlike human educators, AI lacks the ability to integrate prior lessons with current learning experiences or strategically prepare students for future learning outcomes. Understanding these affordances and limitations allows ChatGPT to be a useful tool for educators engaging in instructional design.

Keywords

• AI
• ChatGPT
• curriculum design
• lesson planning
• teachers