Abstract Summary/Description
Revolutionizing Writing Education: The Role of AI Feedback in Enhancing Engagement In a typical writing class, the imbalance between teachers and students often limits opportunities for comprehensive feedback. Leveraging GenAI tools can address this challenge by fostering interactions that optimize learning outcomes. Unlike traditional Automated Writing Evaluation systems, which focus on rule-based grammar corrections, ChatGPT’s generative capabilities enable deeper engagement by providing personalized feedback tailored to learners’ needs, addressing both lower- and higher-order concerns. Previous studies, including Wilson and Czik (2016) and Jiang et al. (2023), have highlighted the role of traditional AWE systems in managing lower-order concerns, freeing up teacher time for higher-order skills. However, these systems lack the adaptability and interactivity of GenAI tools. Recent research by Su et al. (2023) and Jacob et al. (2023) demonstrates ChatGPT’s potential to enhance critical thinking and support authentic writing, although the studies are limited by narrow focus areas and small sample sizes. This pilot study explores ChatGPT’s role in promoting engagement in writing. Two participants, selected based on language proficiency, completed surveys, writing tasks, and feedback sessions with ChatGPT. Screencast data were analyzed to identify language-related episodes (LREs), and stimulated recall interviews captured reflections on integration in writing. Preliminary findings suggest that ChatGPT fosters satisfaction and engagement, highlighting its potential to enhance critical digital literacy and writing outcomes. This study underscores the importance of integrating AI tools into writing education to create more dynamic and effective learning environments.
