I write about learning how to learn, cognitive science-based study methods and my experience learning 6 languages (from Portuguese to Mandarin Chinese)
How to use ChatGPT to learn faster and deeper
Hi Reader,
Over the past few months, I've been reflecting on the role of AI, specifically ChatGPT, in the learning process. Today, I'm ready to share the pretty positive perspective I've developed over time!
🤖 How My View on ChatGPT and Learning Changed
Initially, I viewed AI, particularly ChatGPT, as a potential threat to the learning process. However, my perspective changed completely when I attended a webinar by digital writer Dickie Bush. He showed me that ChatGPT could be an invaluable tool for enhancing writing rather than replacing it, by taking on the role of a personal intern that can learn from the frameworks you provide it.
🎙️ Giving ChatGPT a framework for learning
When I was invited to be a guest speaker at Twitter Space with Toan Trung, I realized that what works for writing, works for learning as well! By providing ChatGPT with my own effective learning frameworks, it becomes my personal learning assistant!
To work and learn effectively with you, ChatGPT needs 3 things:
- Context: about your learning goals, where you're at, what your interests are etc
- A framework to break down a super complex tasks down into low-level components which an AI can execute
- Iteration and feedback to improve and personalize its output so that it can best help you
🤝 Embracing ChatGPT as Your Learning Partner
Despite some of the challenges of working with AI, the realization that ChatGPT can learn and become a learning partner has completely transformed my perspective. I'm now excited to maximize my learning potential by combining human intelligence with AI.
📖 Ready to Start Learning with ChatGPT?
I've written an article that delves into using ChatGPT as part of your learning process and how it can enhance your learning experience. I'm pretty sure that this is where the future of learning is headed, so check it out if you want to be among the innovators in the space (it's obviously moving fast, so reply with any ideas and feedback, and I'll add it in!).
👉 Read the Full Article Here
| Leverage ChatGPT for A+ Learning |
P.S. My new setup is now using ChatGPT and Traverse side by side! The combination of the best human learning enhanced with the power of AI is something I've only started to wrap my head around! In the full article, I share some tips on how to make the most of these powerful tools working together 🤯
Happy Traversing and GPT-ing this Easter!
Dom
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Hi! I'm Dominic Zijlstra, polyglot and edtech entrepreneur
I write about learning how to learn, cognitive science-based study methods and my experience learning 6 languages (from Portuguese to Mandarin Chinese)
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