Abstract: This research article delves into the impact of ChatGPT on education, focusing on the perceptions and usage patterns among high school and university students. The article begins by introducing ChatGPT, emphasizing its rapid user adoption and widespread interest. It explores the application of ChatGPT in various fields, including healthcare, agriculture, and education. A comprehensive survey involving 102 students, both high school and university, is detailed, covering aspects like familiarity with ChatGPT, reasons for usage, self-assessment of its effectiveness, and attitudes toward informing teachers about its use. The findings reveal varied perspectives on the benefits and challenges of incorporating ChatGPT in the learning process. The article concludes by emphasizing the need for careful consideration and integration of AI technologies in education, highlighting the risks of uncritical reliance on such tools and advocating for a balanced approach to foster students' critical thinking and intellectual growth.

Irena Valova, Tsvetelina Mladenova and Gabriel Kanev. “Students' Perception of ChatGPT Usage in Education”. International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications (IJACSA) 15.1 (2024). http://dx.doi.org/10.14569/IJACSA.2024.0150143

@article{Valova2024,
title = {Students' Perception of ChatGPT Usage in Education},
journal = {International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications},
doi = {10.14569/IJACSA.2024.0150143},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.14569/IJACSA.2024.0150143},
year = {2024},
publisher = {The Science and Information Organization},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
author = {Irena Valova and Tsvetelina Mladenova and Gabriel Kanev}
}