Utilization of AI Chatbot (Chatgpt-powered) as a Technology-Support Learning Tool for Understanding Aquatic Life Zones

In the 21st century, there is a growing recognition of the potential of AI chatbots in transforming education and revolutionizing the way students learn. While several studies recognize the potential of AI in learning, its impact on science education is yet to be demonstrated, thus requiring further exploration to understand how modern technology can inspire students to learn and effectively motivate them to utilize technology for educational purposes. This study utilized an AI chatbot (ChatGPT-Powered) as an assistant learning tool and determined its usefulness in understanding aquatic life zone of Grade 10 students. This employed a one-group pretest-posttest research design, with (34) students engaged in a five-day session focused on aquatic life zones, incorporating an AI chatbot (ChatGPT-Powered). Results showed a significant improvement in students’ understanding of aquatic life zones. For the group with exposure to the chatbot, a Wilcoxon signed-rank test revealed a significant mean difference of 5.583 (p < .001). Similarly, the group with no exposure showed a significant improvement of 5.400 (p < .001) as determined by a paired-sample t-test. The findings highlight the potential of AI chatbots to address educational challenges, offering recommendations contributing to more innovative, personalized, and engaging learning experiences for students.