Students need to be taught how to use AI properly.

A post on the Facebook group 'Ho Chi Minh City Parents Association' about children using ChatGPT to do homework has been shared and discussed by many parents and teachers.

Here, one group member said: "My nephew, who is in first grade this year, is going into second grade and uses AI to do all the homework assigned by his teacher. He's completely stuck on addition and subtraction without a calculator or phone." Another member "pleaded" for help: "How do we handle it if all the students/children are using AI to do their homework?"

Laziness in thinking leads to underdeveloped thinking.

Discussing the impact of children's misuse of ChatGPT or other AI applications, Professor Hoang Van Kiem, Chairman of the Scientific and Training Council of Saigon International University, commented: "It cannot be denied that AI has helped children access information quickly, in a multi-faceted, concise, and intuitive way. However, if misused, it leads to many risks."

When used correctly, AI can be a tool to support student learning.

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The first risk is that children may lose the motivation to think for themselves because AI always provides the answers. Secondly, it can lead to a lack of critical thinking; children may easily accept AI's opinions as "the truth" without checking, refuting, or questioning them. Thirdly, there is a risk of reduced active memorization as AI explains things for them, eliminating the need for review and problem-solving.

The next consequence is that students will have a reduced ability to solve real-world problems because AI mainly provides theoretical or template-based solutions. Students will have fewer opportunities to experience setbacks and explore different right and wrong approaches, which are at the core of problem-solving thinking. Gradually, students may lose the ability to analyze real-life situations, especially those requiring observation, collaboration, and emotional intelligence.

From another perspective, Master Bui Thanh Tu, a lecturer in the Faculty of Information Technology, Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages ​​- Informatics, argues that AI currently lacks sufficient data to answer all types of questions. Therefore, when information is insufficient, AI will fabricate data. This could negatively impact students' ability to assess the accuracy and appropriateness of answers.

"If the students' goal is self-learning, AI can help them summarize knowledge in the form of mind maps, create supplementary exercises, and provide feedback on their work. But if the goal is to use AI to cope with learning, then students will certainly become lazy thinkers, dependent on AI, and unable to solve problems independently... Using AI incorrectly will have very long-lasting consequences," shared Master Tú.

Mr. Tran Tam, Principal of Banh Van Tran Primary School (Tan Son Nhat Ward, Ho Chi Minh City), is worried that many primary school children now know how to use ChatGPT to do homework and answer questions... "This is very dangerous as children no longer know how to think for themselves, solve problems independently, and become dependent... They will be confused when taking tests and exams in class. When faced with difficult problems, they will not know how to think critically to solve them," Mr. Tam said.

Teach children how to use AI applications in their studies to avoid dependence and reliance, which can lead to laziness in thinking and underdeveloped cognitive abilities.

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AGE AND EDUCATIONAL LEVEL LIMITS WHEN USING AI

Mr. Vu Do Tuan Huy, an expert in AI technology and applications and Director of the National Center for Creative Economy and Digital Technology, stated: "The most important thing is to guide and teach children how to use AI in a way that brings positive rather than negative results. Parents can use ChatGPT with their children, asking questions and requesting ChatGPT to provide open-ended answers with various scenarios/solutions. Then, they can discuss the answers together. This helps children gain insights, acquire knowledge, and develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, rather than relying solely on ChatGPT."

Professor Hoang Van Kiem suggests that parents and teachers should teach children the following five things: Children should think first - then ask the AI; AI suggests - children choose the method; If using AI, children must explain clearly; AI cannot replace children's hearts and real experiences; Children should use AI to learn better - not to learn for them.

Furthermore, Mr. Kiem also suggested setting age- and grade-appropriate limits. For example, primary school students should use AI to suggest and explain concepts, not to do homework for them. Secondary school students should use AI for discussion, broadening perspectives, and combining it with individual thinking, but it must be clearly stated which parts were assisted by AI. High school students and above can use AI for synthesis, critical thinking, and creativity, but must clearly cite sources and acknowledge the role of AI.

"Each school should establish specific regulations and detailed guidelines on how to use AI applications in learning. At the primary school level, children should not be allowed to use applications like ChatGPT unsupervised. At the secondary school level, schools can use plagiarism checking applications; they can create exams that test general knowledge or practical application," suggested Master Bui Thanh Tu.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/can-day-hoc-sinh-su-dung-ai-dung-cach-18525073120084234.htm