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Staff Opinion

A double-edged sword

“Chat GPT can be used as a tool.” As we progressed through interviews for coverage on Chat GPT, and as we skimmed the several articles outlining both the pros and cons, we found this to be a consistent argument. Though Chat GPT has the potential to be used as plagiarism, the argument goes, the resource can be used as a form of studying.

GPT’s function in education, several students reported using Chat GPT as a baseline, rather than a form of academic dishonesty.

our take

The usage of ChatGPT as a tool can be harmful when not used properly

From the ability to generate human-like text, chatbots and virtual assistants to content creation, OpenAI has taken the world of natural language processing by storm since its release in November. Within the realm of considering Chat

Opinion Backtalk

what is your opinion of B lunch?

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I think that it’s the best time because it gives me a good break between classes. I have AP Huge during that time, so having a break between that makes it so much easier.” temi ololdade freshman

Chat GPT, like many AI-powered writing assistants, can be a double-edged sword when it comes to education. While it can be a useful tool for students to generate ideas and understand grammar or vocabulary, it can also harm them if they rely too heavily on it. For instance, some students may use it to cheat on homework or exams by generating entire responses or essays without fully understanding the material themselves, as shown by our data conducted in a Crier survey. Most students who reported using Chat GPT or another AI primarily do so for English essays; moreover, 6.6% of students who use Chat GPT have conducted academic honesty before.

This can lead to a lack of critical thinking skills and a lack of personal responsibility for their own learning. Chat GPT is a tool, not a replacement for education and critical thinking; students should be encouraged to use it as a support and not a replacement for their own thinking. Educators and administrators should consider the potential consequences of using AI-powered plagiarism detection software, and be transparent about the use of these tools with students and other stakeholders: for example, Crier used this Chat GPT to create this editorial.

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“I actually really like it because I get a break, but it’s annoying when I have to stop in the middle of it.” morgan grogan sophomore

As the bell rings

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Settling down into my To Kill a Mockingbird quiz, the B lunch bell rings and my quiz pauses on the fourth question. My teacher instructs the class to leave their laptops in the classroom during our break. Preparation isn’t capable of relieving the anxious thoughts

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It has positives and negatives. It is nice to be able to take a break in the middle of class, but it can disrupt your focus and learning.”

dorsa farahani junior

streaming throughout my mind. “Will I forget everything once I return to the quiz?” I ask myself.

Now that my schedule has been changed to C lunch, I am able to grasp how much B lunch has affected my learning. Taking quizzes in my fifth-period class was troublesome. Having to leave during a test or quiz can induce anxiety into the nearly one and three kids who suffer from the disorder. Students aren’t the only group who are affected by B lunch. I recently spoke to my first semester English teacher, Ms. Holloway. B lunch specifically interrupts the flow of her fifth period class.

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I think B lunch is nice; just having any break during class is a good thing.” aidan torabi senior

She mentioned that taking quizzes and tests are extremely difficult, especially for students who take longer to finish.

On days that the class is not taking assessments, lessons are also interrupted. Once the class moves into the lesson, the bell rings. This makes it difficult for her class to pick off where they left off. Once the class returns, recapping what they learned before lunch takes time that they should not have to use.

Entering the second semester of the 22-23 school year, I hope the administration is looking to find a way around the issue of B lunch.

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