Implications of ChatGPT: Insights from the Higher Education of Pakistan
Keywords:
ChatGPT, Higher Education, Pakistan, Business EducationAbstract
The Higher Education (HE) of Pakistan, despite all technological challenges in the region, demonstrated improved openness towards accepting technology in the post-COVID era and should be included in forming the global consensus on the educational impact of ChatGPT. This mixed-method research provides insights on the usability patterns, possibilities to advance pedagogy, and limitations presented by ChatGPT across the disciplines of Social Sciences, Humanities, Pharmacy, and Business Education at a renowned private university in Pakistan. Findings of this study indicate the spectrum of possibilities with ChatGPT and potential challenges pertaining to academic integrity, users’ social competence, and reliability and accuracy of information. Based on the analysis of outcome, this study also suggests a way forward through actionable recommendations to facilitate ethical use of ChatGPT. Lastly, this study identifies significant perspectives for future research to wholesomely understand the implications of ChatGPT on the HE of Pakistan.
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