ChatGPT as a Game-Changer for Embedding Emojis in Faculty Feedback

Ethan Kupershtein, Yulia Kumar, Anjana Manikandan, Patricia Morreale, J. Jenny Li

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Abstract

This study explores the potential of integrating emojis, and digital pictographs, into faculty feedback to augment student learning outcomes. This additional layer of expressiveness, encouragement, and involvement adds a personal touch to the often distant and virtual student-educator communications, fostering motivation. The study focuses on the impact of emojis on the learning process within the scrutinized Computer Science (CS) Department. Capitalizing on the capabilities of OpenAI's Large Language Model (LLM) ChatGPT-4, its Application Programming Interface (API), and associated tools and third-party plugins, a system that translates text into corresponding emojis and vice versa has been developed. The proposed application offers direct benefits to educators by simplifying the provision of detailed and extensive feedback to students. The primary research question is: Can the appropriate use of emojis, matched with the sentiment of the feedback text, contribute to enhanced student learning outcomes, higher retention rates, and boost the reputation of the educators providing it? Two surveys on the impact of emojis across selected course sections were conducted to answer the question: a pre-survey and a post-survey involving 175 active participants. The results were analyzed, and it was concluded that integrating emojis in faculty feedback, particularly when grading student work, could potentially enhance student learning outcomes and their overall course experience.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2023 Congress in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Applied Computing, CSCE 2023
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1039-1046
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9798350327595
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023
Event2023 Congress in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Applied Computing, CSCE 2023 - Las Vegas, United States
Duration: 24 Jul 202327 Jul 2023

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2023 Congress in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Applied Computing, CSCE 2023

Conference

Conference2023 Congress in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Applied Computing, CSCE 2023
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLas Vegas
Period24/07/2327/07/23

Keywords

  • ChatGPT
  • computer science education
  • emojis
  • Feedback Emojifier
  • text-to-emoji translation

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