Development of a ChatGPT training curriculum to enhance digital information retrieval skills among students at Rajamangala University of Technology Isan
Keywords:
training curriculum, digital information searching, ChatGPTAbstract
The objectives of this study were to: 1) investigate foundational data for developing a training curriculum, 2) design a training curriculum on the use of ChatGPT to enhance information retrieval skills, 3) implement the developed ChatGPT training curriculum, and 4) evaluate and improve the training curriculum. The sample group consisted of 44 undergraduate students. The research instruments included: 1) the training curriculum, 2) a knowledge test, 3) an information retrieval skill assessment, and 4) a satisfaction questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and t-tests.
Research Findings:
1. Most students reported some familiarity with ChatGPT (42.86%), although the majority had never experimented with it (64.29%) or accessed the platform (46.62%). Students perceived the benefits of using ChatGPT to include time-saving for basic tasks (28.57%) and improved work performance (44.74%).
2. The developed training curriculum included core components such as principles, objectives, content, learning activities, and assessment and evaluation methods. The curriculum was evaluated as highly appropriate.
3. The implementation of the ChatGPT training curriculum significantly improved students' post-training knowledge scores, which exceeded the 70% benchmark. Similarly, their information retrieval skills after training also surpassed the 70% threshold. Furthermore, student satisfaction with the curriculum was at the highest level.
4. Feedback from participants, instructors, and stakeholders indicated that the training curriculum on using ChatGPT for information retrieval in the digital age was highly effective.
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