San Francisco, United States (Enmaeya News) — OpenAI has introduced a new feature called study mode in ChatGPT, aimed at changing how students learn by offering personalized, step-by-step support for homework, test prep and complex subjects.
Unlike tools that simply give answers, study mode guides students through the learning process using interactive questions, tailored lessons and quizzes that promote deeper understanding.
What Study Mode Does
Study mode creates customized study sessions based on each student’s skill level and learning goals. It uses Socratic questioning, hints and self-reflection prompts to keep students actively engaged.
Responses are broken into clear, easy-to-follow sections. This helps students manage complex information without feeling overwhelmed.
The feature also includes quizzes with personalized feedback, helping students retain information and apply it in new ways. Students can turn study mode on or off during a conversation, depending on their needs.
It can also generate notes and assist with exam prep, acting like a personal tutor available anytime.
Global Impact on Education
Study mode offers scalable, personalized learning support. This is especially useful in places where access to private tutoring or consistent classroom resources is limited.
Teachers can use it to enhance lessons, track student progress and encourage critical thinking.
“Even in the AI era, the best learning still happens when students are excited about and actively engaging with the lesson material,” said Robbie Torney, senior director of AI programs at Common Sense Media.
Relevance for Lebanon and the Arab World
In Lebanon and across the Arab region, study mode could be a game-changer. Many schools face large class sizes, limited resources and gaps in access to quality education.
As internet access expands, more students could benefit from AI-powered tools—especially if adapted for Arabic and local curricula.
Lebanese educators could use study mode to support classroom teaching and help students prepare for national and international exams. It also encourages skills like critical thinking and self-reflection, which are key for long-term success.
OpenAI plans to add new features, including better visual aids, goal setting and progress tracking.
The company is also working with Stanford University’s SCALE Initiative and other partners to research how AI impacts learning outcomes.
With these developments, study mode could become a valuable tool for students and teachers in Lebanon, the Arab world and beyond, helping to make education more accessible and effective for all.
