In recent years, AI-based tools have changed our world massively; these tools opened up new possibilities in all sectors, and education is no exception. However, students’ reliance on these tools such as ChatGPT has a negative implication. This paper examines the impact of AI-based tools on studying written expression course among first and second year students at the university of Mohamed Ben Ahmed Oran2, Oran, Algeria. The study also explores the challenges the teachers of written expression course face. Written expression course teaches students the essentials of written compositions. This research employed the mixed method approach to better answer the research questions. Both semi-structured interviews and a questionnaire were used to collect the data. Both teachers and students were under investigation. The interviews were conducted with three written expression course teachers; on the other hand, the questionnaire was addressed to 20 first and second year students. The paper delves into the causes of such excessive reliance as the lack of confidence, the quick easy access to these tools, the availability of information, lack of awareness. It also highlights the consequences of such increasing reliance such as the passive learning experience which will obstruct the development of critical thinking, diminish active engagement, and the cognitive processes that the students may go through in order to write good readable texts. This paper also proposes strategies to alleviate its negative impact, such as spreading awareness.

Authors:
Soumia Bekaddour, University of Mohamed Ben Ahmed Oran2, Algeria

About the Presenter(s)
I am Dr. Soumia Bekaddour, and I teach AT the university of Mohamed Ben Ahmed Oran2, Oran, Algeria.

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