@article{ART003259701},
author={Jae-Yeon Heo and Ju-Youn Sim},
title={Scaffold, Not Surrogate: Korean EFL Writers' Perceived Benefits and Concerns of ChatGPT},
journal={Journal of Internet of Things and Convergence},
issn={2466-0078},
year={2025},
volume={11},
number={5},
pages={145-155},
doi={10.20465/KIOTS.2025.11.5.145}
TY - JOUR
AU - Jae-Yeon Heo
AU - Ju-Youn Sim
TI - Scaffold, Not Surrogate: Korean EFL Writers' Perceived Benefits and Concerns of ChatGPT
JO - Journal of Internet of Things and Convergence
PY - 2025
VL - 11
IS - 5
PB - The Korea Internet of Things Society
SP - 145
EP - 155
SN - 2466-0078
AB - The rapid emergence of generative AI tools such as ChatGPT has opened new possibilities in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) education, yet research on their application in scriptwriting for oral presentations remains scarce. This study explored Korean EFL college students’ perceptions of incorporating ChatGPT into a general English speaking course, focusing on both benefits and challenges. A qualitative design employed pre- and post-surveys, reflective journals, and interviews, following a three-stage writing process (drafting – AI-assisted revision – self-reflective revision). To analyze the data collected, inductive thematic analysis was used, following three coding process: pre-coding, open-coding, and coding to capture recurring patterns. Findings indicate that ChatGPT facilitated linguistic development and fostered positive affective outcomes including motivation, and reduced anxiety, while concerns emerged about over-reliance, reliability, and authorship ethics. The study highlights the importance of teacher-guided and ethical AI use in EFL contexts to enhance learner autonomy and competence. Despite limitations of a single context and self-reported data, findings suggest that thoughtful use of ChatGPT can effectively.
KW - Generative AI;ChatGPT;English writing utilizing AI-powered tool;Learner perceptions;Learner motivation
DO - 10.20465/KIOTS.2025.11.5.145
ER -
Jae-Yeon Heo and Ju-Youn Sim. (2025). Scaffold, Not Surrogate: Korean EFL Writers' Perceived Benefits and Concerns of ChatGPT. Journal of Internet of Things and Convergence, 11(5), 145-155.
Jae-Yeon Heo and Ju-Youn Sim. 2025, "Scaffold, Not Surrogate: Korean EFL Writers' Perceived Benefits and Concerns of ChatGPT", Journal of Internet of Things and Convergence, vol.11, no.5 pp.145-155. Available from: doi:10.20465/KIOTS.2025.11.5.145
Jae-Yeon Heo, Ju-Youn Sim "Scaffold, Not Surrogate: Korean EFL Writers' Perceived Benefits and Concerns of ChatGPT" Journal of Internet of Things and Convergence 11.5 pp.145-155 (2025) : 145.
Jae-Yeon Heo, Ju-Youn Sim. Scaffold, Not Surrogate: Korean EFL Writers' Perceived Benefits and Concerns of ChatGPT. 2025; 11(5), 145-155. Available from: doi:10.20465/KIOTS.2025.11.5.145
Jae-Yeon Heo and Ju-Youn Sim. "Scaffold, Not Surrogate: Korean EFL Writers' Perceived Benefits and Concerns of ChatGPT" Journal of Internet of Things and Convergence 11, no.5 (2025) : 145-155.doi: 10.20465/KIOTS.2025.11.5.145
Jae-Yeon Heo; Ju-Youn Sim. Scaffold, Not Surrogate: Korean EFL Writers' Perceived Benefits and Concerns of ChatGPT. Journal of Internet of Things and Convergence, 11(5), 145-155. doi: 10.20465/KIOTS.2025.11.5.145
Jae-Yeon Heo; Ju-Youn Sim. Scaffold, Not Surrogate: Korean EFL Writers' Perceived Benefits and Concerns of ChatGPT. Journal of Internet of Things and Convergence. 2025; 11(5) 145-155. doi: 10.20465/KIOTS.2025.11.5.145
Jae-Yeon Heo, Ju-Youn Sim. Scaffold, Not Surrogate: Korean EFL Writers' Perceived Benefits and Concerns of ChatGPT. 2025; 11(5), 145-155. Available from: doi:10.20465/KIOTS.2025.11.5.145
Jae-Yeon Heo and Ju-Youn Sim. "Scaffold, Not Surrogate: Korean EFL Writers' Perceived Benefits and Concerns of ChatGPT" Journal of Internet of Things and Convergence 11, no.5 (2025) : 145-155.doi: 10.20465/KIOTS.2025.11.5.145
