Keywords
ChatGPT
Behavior
Critical Thinking
Educational Technology
Abstract
Since the launch of ChatGPT, we have witnessed a rapid expansion of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in education. In this context, the following question arises: how can GenAI be applied to university learning environments to harness its great potential while simultaneously minimizing the problems and/or drawbacks it may generate? Since its impact depends less on the technology itself and more on user behavior, the main challenge lies in managing its use appropriately. To address this, a guide of best practices has been designed and its impact evaluated among economics students. The tools used are based on instructional engineering, which optimizes GenAI responses, and critical thinking, which helps detect hallucinations and biases. The results show that initial training in this area improves the use of GenAI for academic activities.
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