Digitalisation in education and its influence on teaching methods is the focus of this study, which examines the use of ChatGPT in a role-playing game used in the Cloud Computing Engineering Master's programme at the University of Applied Sciences Burgenland. The aim of the study was to analyse the impact of AI-based simulations on students' learning experience. Based on Vygotsky's sociocultural theory, ChatGPT was used to give students a deeper understanding of strategic decision-making processes in simulated business scenarios. The methodological approach included role-playing and qualitative content analysis of 20 student reflections. The findings suggest that ChatGPT enhances students' engagement, critical thinking, and communication skills, in addition to contributing to the effective application of theoretical knowledge. Furthermore, simulations can contribute to the effective application of theoretical knowledge. The results underscore the significance of adaptive teaching approaches in promoting digital literacy and equipping learners for the digital workplace. The integration of AI into curricula and the need for ongoing innovation in higher education are also emphasised as a means of guaranteeing excellent, future-focused instruction. The findings highlight the potential of AI and ChatGPT in particular, as an innovative cutting-edge educational tool that can both enhance the learning experience and help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through education.

翻译：本研究聚焦教育数字化及其对教学方法的影响，探讨了布尔根兰应用科学大学云计算工程硕士课程中采用ChatGPT的角色扮演游戏应用。研究旨在分析基于人工智能的模拟对学生学习体验的影响。基于维果茨基的社会文化理论，本研究运用ChatGPT帮助学生深入理解模拟商业场景中的战略决策过程。研究方法包含角色扮演及对20份学生反思报告的定性内容分析。研究结果表明，ChatGPT不仅能提升学生的参与度、批判性思维与沟通技能，还有助于促进理论知识的有效应用。此外，模拟实践能够推动理论知识的实际运用。研究结果凸显了适应性教学方法在培养数字素养、帮助学习者适应数字化工作环境方面的重要意义。同时强调将人工智能融入课程体系以及高等教育持续创新的必要性，以此保障优质且面向未来的教育。研究特别揭示了人工智能（尤其是ChatGPT）作为创新型前沿教育工具的潜力——既能提升学习体验，又能通过教育助力实现可持续发展目标。