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Curiosity is an important factor that favors independent and individualized learning in children. Research suggests that it is also a competence that can be fostered by training specific metacognitive skills and information-searching…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2023-01-12 Rania Abdelghani , Pierre-Yves Oudeyer , Edith Law , Catherine de Vulpillières , Hélène Sauzéon

Conversational agents are exploding in popularity. However, much work remains in the area of non goal-oriented conversations, despite significant growth in research interest over recent years. To advance the state of the art in…

Multi-agent AI systems, which simulate diverse instructional roles such as teachers and peers, offer new possibilities for personalized and interactive learning. Yet, student-AI interaction patterns and their pedagogical implications remain…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2026-03-24 Zhanxin Hao , Jie Cao , Ruimiao Li , Jifan Yu , Zhiyuan Liu , Yu Zhang

Instructors play a pivotal role in integrating AI into education, yet their adoption of AI-powered tools remains inconsistent. Despite this, limited research explores how to design AI tools that support broader instructor adoption. This…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2025-03-10 Si Chen , Reid Metoyer , Khiem Le , Adam Acunin , Izzy Molnar , Alex Ambrose , James Lang , Nitesh Chawla , Ronald Metoyer

Artificial intelligence (AI) tutors have become increasingly popular in learning environments. In this study, we propose an AI agent prototype framework for exploring AI-assisted learning with temporal interaction patterns, multiple…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2026-04-21 Yiyao Yang , Yasemin Gulbahar

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly being integrated into educational contexts, promising personalized support and increased efficiency. However, growing evidence suggests that the uncritical adoption of AI may produce unintended harms…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2026-02-05 Lucile Favero , Juan Antonio Pérez-Ortiz , Tanja Käser , Nuria Oliver

As the use of interactive AI systems becomes increasingly prevalent in our daily lives, it is crucial to understand how individuals feel when interacting with such systems. In this work, we investigate the comfort level of individuals when…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2023-03-01 Yi Ru Wang , Jiafei Duan , Sidharth Talia , Hao Zhu

Using online information discovery as a case study, in this position paper we discuss the need to design, develop, and deploy (conversational) agents that can -- non-intrusively -- guide children in their quest for online resources rather…

Computation and Language · Computer Science 2023-02-24 Casey Kennington , Jerry Alan Fails , Katherine Landau Wright , Maria Soledad Pera

Collaboration is a cornerstone of 21st-century learning, yet teachers continue to face challenges in supporting productive peer interaction. Emerging generative AI tools offer new possibilities for scaffolding collaboration, but their role…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2026-04-13 Prerna Ravi , Carúmey Stevens , Beatriz Flamia Azevedo , Jasmine David , Brandon Hanks , Hal Abelson , Grace Lin , Emma Anderson

AI-powered coding assistants can support students in programming courses by providing on-demand explanations and debugging help. However, existing research often focuses on individual tools, leaving a gap in evidence-based design…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2026-03-25 Boxuan Ma , Yinjie Xie , Huiyong Li , Gen Li , Li Chen , Atsushi Shimada , Shin'Ichi Konomi

Generative AI (GenAI) tools such as ChatGPT now provide novice programmers with instant, personalized support and are reshaping computing education. While a growing body of work examines AI's immediate impacts, longitudinal evidence remains…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2026-03-25 Boxuan Ma , Huiyong Li , Gen Li , Li Chen , Cheng Tang , Atsushi Shimada , Shin'ichi Konomi

Vast improvements in natural language understanding and speech recognition have paved the way for conversational interaction with computers. While conversational agents have often been used for short goal-oriented dialog, we know little…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2020-08-20 Jessica Van Brummelen , Kevin Weng , Phoebe Lin , Catherine Yeo

An investigation, from a gender perspective, of how students view the ethical implications and societal effects of artificial intelligence is conducted, examining concepts that could have a big influence on how artificial intelligence may…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2026-03-20 Tudor-Dan Mihoc , Manuela-Andreea Petrescu , Emilia-Loredana Pop

While the complexity of 21st-century demands has promoted pedagogical approaches to foster complex competencies, a persistent gap remains between in-class learning activities and individualized learning or assessment practices. To address…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2025-06-09 Eunhye Grace Ko , Soo Hyoung Joo

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can profoundly affect reciprocal social communication, resulting in substantial and challenging impairments. One aspect is that for people with ASD conversations in everyday life are challenging due to…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2024-07-31 Christian Poglitsch , Johanna Pirker

AI-assisted development tools promise productivity gains and improved code quality, yet their adoption among developers remains inconsistent. Prior research suggests that professional expertise influences technology adoption, but its role…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2025-04-22 Ilya Zakharov , Ekaterina Koshchenko , Agnia Sergeyuk

Artificial intelligence systems increasingly involve continual learning to enable flexibility in general situations that are not encountered during system training. Human interaction with autonomous systems is broadly studied, but research…

With recent advances in generative AI, conversational models like ChatGPT have become feasible candidates for TAs. We investigate the practicality of using generative AI as TAs in introductory programming education by examining novice…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2023-09-20 Changyoon Lee , Junho Myung , Jieun Han , Jiho Jin , Alice Oh

The increasing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by students in learning presents new challenges for assessing their learning outcomes in project-based learning (PBL). This paper introduces a co-design study to explore the potential of…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2024-01-30 Chengbo Zheng , Kangyu Yuan , Bingcan Guo , Reza Hadi Mogavi , Zhenhui Peng , Shuai Ma , Xiaojuan Ma

The introduction of generative artificial intelligence applications to the public has led to heated discussions about its potential impacts and risks for K-12 education. One particular challenge has been to decide what students should learn…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2026-02-20 Yasmin Kafai , Shuchi Grover