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The Application of ChatGPT in Language Test Design – The What and How

Year: 2023
Type: conference-paper
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence-based chatbot, has recently gone viral among users thanks to its ability to create human-like interactive experiences. It is now a trend to make use of this artificial intelligence (AI) tool in different fields of language education, including language testing and assessment. With a concern related to the potential and challenges of applying ChatGPT in designing language tests, this study has investigated the current use of the chatbot among language teachers at different schools and institutions. Participants are expected to share their experiences utilizing the chatbot to assess their learners. Data from a survey and in-depth interviews will reveal initial findings to answer questions related to the popularity of this chatbot among language teachers and its application in language test design. Based on the result discussion, the presentation concludes with some implications for language teachers to make the most of their future use of ChatGPT in the field of language testing.
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4390469709
FWCI: 13.26
Cites: 13
Cited by: 15
Related to: 10