Strategic Utilization of ChatGPT in Teaching and Learning

ChatGPT is an advanced language model developed by OpenAI with great promise in revolutionizing education, teaching, and learning processes. Its capabilities as a virtual tutor and teaching assistant foster personalized and inclusive learning environments. By leveraging the power of NLP, ChatGPT can transform skills training in a more accessible and effective way for learners. This book chapter provides an in-depth understanding of ChatGPT's architecture, workings, and its specific applications in the education sector. It particularly provides insight into proper utilization of ChatGPT for teaching and learning, its risks, opportunities, and challenges. It provides a research and practical strategic direction on applications of ChatGPT for teaching and learning most especially for developing economies like Uganda. This chapter also highlights a need for prompt engineering techniques for educators and development of a Responsible Generative AI integration framework for higher education institutions in developing economies like Uganda.