Beyond the Headlines: Why We Should Be Cautious Interpreting Research on ChatGPT's Impact on Student Learning

A recent systematic review and meta-analysis by Deng et al. (pre-)published in Computers & Education has been making waves with its conclusions about ChatGPT's positive effects on student learning (Deng et al., 2024). While the study provides valuable insights, it's crucial to look beyond the headlines and understand some important nuances that should give us pause before drawing sweeping conclusions.