ChatGPT: Beyond Copy-Paste

In this episode, we sit down with a student who completed a unique assignment using ChatGPT in a writing class. They share how the AI tool served as a collaborator, tutor, and teacher, offering guidance and insights while still leaving room for personal growth.
Through their experience, the student learned to treat ChatGPT’s feedback as a helpful guide for improvement, not as a substitute for their own learning process. They discuss how they plan to use ChatGPT to enhance their writing skills and navigate new or unfamiliar challenges, gaining confidence and adaptability along the way.
The student also addresses common misconceptions about AI in the classroom, emphasizing how misuse by some has led to a misunderstanding of its true potential. They highlight the importance of having a safe and appropriate environment to practice using AI tools effectively. This, they argue, is key to helping students see AI as a resource for learning rather than merely a shortcut or "cheating" tool.