The Impact of Using ChatGPT and DALL-E۲ on Developing EFL Teaching Content and Materials

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) models, such as ChatGPT and DALL-E۲, into education has garnered increasing attention during recent years. These AI tools have shown promise in enhancing teaching materials, but concerns about their potential negative impacts persist. This research study investigated the impact of ChatGPT and DALL-E۲ on developing EFL Teaching Content and Materials. The researchers employed a mixed-method approach, including surveys, interviews, and content analysis, to investigate the diverse dimensions of AI integration in developing English teaching materials. Twenty-four EFL teachers, students, and instructional designers made up the target population of the current research. The results of the paired samples t-test revealed a statistically significant difference in assessment scores for a group of educators or instructional designers. The results of chi square showed that there is no association between the use of AI tools and the reported negative impacts. Additionally, AI-generated content was seen as valuable supplementary learning resources. However, the study also uncovers legitimate concerns related to depersonalization of learning, potential erosion of critical thinking skills, quality control challenges, bias in content generation, ethical considerations, technical challenges, and fears of losing educator expertise. These findings underscore the need for a balanced and thoughtful approach to AI integration in education.

کلیدواژه ها:

AI in material development ، Chat GPT ، DALL-E۲ ، EFL teaching content ، generative AI