A frequent criticism among many teachers – and also among students – is that Chatgpt tends to offer direct answers to any consultation. Even assuming they are correct –We know that AI models can still hallucinate-, the user gets the solution without having traveled the path that leads to it.
There are ways to guide the model through Prompts to avoid that immediate response and make it an ally of learning. But that additional effort does not always compensate. And in practice, if there is no more direct alternative, many choose not to use it. That alternative has just arrived. It is called “study mode” and its proposal is clear: help you learn, not just to answer.
What is the chatgpt study mode
Chatgpt was already a very popular tool among students. But his usefulness in learning had always been in question: Is it used to learn or only to solve tasks? He Study mode It was born precisely to answer that question.
From today, the users of the Free plans, Plus, Pro and Team can access this new way of using chatgpt: an experience that does not directly deliver the solution, but accompanies the user to it. A change of approach that wants to leave behind the “do my homework” and get closer to “Explain how it is done.”
According to OpenAithe study mode is designed to guide the user instead of giving the answer directly. They do so, they explain, through orientative questions, clues and a clearer structure that facilitates step by step learning.
They also ensure that the system adapts its behavior based on the level of the user and its objectives. The answers are divided into understandable blocks, with less information saturation and more context when necessary. All that, without losing flexibility: it can be activated or deactivated at any time.
The mode of study has not come out of nowhere. The company led by Sam Altman assures that you have worked with teachers, pedagogues and experts In learning science to define how the system should behave in educational contexts.
The intention, they say, is that the model not only resolves doubts, but does so that it reinforces understanding. To achieve this, they have been based on principles such as active participation, self -reflection, cognitive load management, the promotion of curiosity or the use of comments oriented to improvement.
How to use and what have we met
To activate the study mode, it is enough to open chatgpt and select the “Study and Learn” option in the tools menu. From there, you can launch any questions related to duties, preparation of exams or topics that you want to understand better. The system automatically adjusts and changes its way of responding.
In our tests, for example, we ask for help to solve a statistics problem. Instead of giving us the solution, The model began asking simple questionsoffering small clues and asking us to make calculations. The answer did not come suddenly, but step by step, as if a tutor guided the process.
This behavior can be seen in the following captures: first the consultation, then the reaction of the system, and finally the invitation to which we solve part of the problem on our own.
This is just the beginning
For now, the study mode works through personalized system instructions. It is a provisional solution that allows us to observe how users interact and adjust the behavior of the model based on that feedback.
The company plans to integrate these functions directly into the main models, once you have learned enough from this first stage. It is also exploring new capabilities, such as clearer visualizations for complex concepts, long -term learning objectives and a finer customization depending on the student’s level.
At a time when the educational debate on these models is still open, the bet of the American startup comes with a clear message: it is not enough to have answers. You have to teach to understand them. China, for example, is already building that future with tools like Deepseekintegrated directly into university programs.
With this step, the ball is on the roof of other technological giants. How will Microsoft, Google or the new Asian promises? The competition is no longer measured in capabilities. Also in real utility in the classroom.
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