Enhancing Engagement and Motivation in English Writing Through AI: The Impact of ChatGPT-Supported Collaborative Learning

This research explores the effects of incorporating ChatGPT, an AI chatbot, into collaborative learning to enhance student motivation and engagement in English writing classes. Amidst digital transformations in education, ChatGPT presents a novel approach for enriching learning experiences. The study involved seventy-two students divided into control and experimental groups, participating in traditional and ChatGPT-supported activities, respectively. Data were gathered via pre-post questionnaires on motivation and engagement and analyzed through Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). Findings reveal that ChatGPT significantly boosts both motivation and engagement levels in the experimental group, showing heightened intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and improved cognitive, behavioral, and emotional engagement compared to the control group. These results underscore the potential of AI chatbots like ChatGPT in revolutionizing educational practices by making learning more engaging, interactive, and tailored. This study adds to the educational AI literature, emphasizing the benefits of integrating such technologies for student motivation and engagement.