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We evaluated the capability of generative pre-trained transformers (GPT), to pass assessments in introductory and intermediate Python programming courses at the postsecondary level. Discussions of potential uses (e.g., exercise generation,…

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Providing feedback on programming assignments manually is a tedious, error prone, and time-consuming task. In this paper, we motivate and address the problem of generating feedback on performance aspects in introductory programming…

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Advancements in Large Language Models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, offer significant opportunities to enhance instructional support in introductory programming courses. While extensive research has explored the effectiveness of LLMs in…

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Large language models (LLMs) and prompt engineering hold significant potential for advancing computer programming education through personalized instruction. This paper explores this potential by investigating three critical research…

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Recent progress in large-scale language models has enabled breakthroughs in previously intractable computer programming tasks. Prior work in meta-learning and neural architecture search has led to substantial successes across various task…

Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science 2023-02-06 Alex Sheng , Shankar Padmanabhan

This paper explores the potential of generative AI in creating adaptive educational simulations. By leveraging a system of multiple AI agents, simulations can provide personalized learning experiences, offering students the opportunity to…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2024-07-19 Ethan Mollick , Lilach Mollick , Natalie Bach , LJ Ciccarelli , Ben Przystanski , Daniel Ravipinto

This study examines the role of AI-assisted pretesting in enhancing learning outcomes, particularly when integrated with generative AI tools like ChatGPT. Pretesting, a learning strategy in which students attempt to answer questions or…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2025-04-15 Mahir Akgun , Sacip Toker

As AI tools such as ChatGPT enter programming classrooms, students encounter differing rules across courses and instructors, which shape how they use AI and leave them with unequal capabilities for leveraging it. We investigate how students…

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The advent of generative AI models holds tremendous potential for aiding teachers in the generation of pedagogical materials. However, numerous knowledge gaps concerning the behavior of these models obfuscate the generation of…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2024-07-16 Alex Dornburg , Kristin Davin

There are obvious benefits to integrating generative AI (artificial intelligence) into language learning and teaching. Those include using AI as a language tutor, creating learning materials, or assessing learner output. However, due to how…

Computation and Language · Computer Science 2024-10-21 Robert Godwin-Jones`

This tutorial addresses the challenge of incorporating large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, in a data analytics class. It details several new in-class and out-of-class teaching techniques enabled by AI. For example, instructors…

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The increasing demand for programming language education and growing class sizes require immediate and personalized feedback. However, traditional code review methods have limitations in providing this level of feedback. As the capabilities…

Software Engineering · Computer Science 2025-06-23 Lee Dong-Kyu

As generative AI (GenAI) models are increasingly explored for educational applications, understanding educator preferences for AI-generated lesson plans is critical for their effective integration into K-12 instruction. This exploratory…

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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

Generative AI (GAI) tools have seen rapid adoption in educational settings, yet their role in fostering critical thinking remains underexplored. While previous studies have examined GAI as a tutor for specific lessons or as a tool for…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2025-09-10 W. F. Lamberti , S. R. Lawrence , D. White , S. Kim , S. Abdullah

Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT now provide novice programmers with unprecedented access to instant, personalized support. While this holds clear promise, their influence on students' metacognitive processes remains underexplored.…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2025-11-07 Boxuan Ma , Huiyong Li , Gen Li , Li Chen , Cheng Tang , Yinjie Xie , Chenghao Gu , Atsushi Shimada , Shin'ichi Konomi

Learning to program can be challenging, and providing high-quality and timely support at scale is hard. Generative AI and its products, like ChatGPT, can create a solution for most intro-level programming problems. However, students might…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2024-05-31 Xinying Hou , Zihan Wu , Xu Wang , Barbara J. Ericson

This study explores Artificial Intelligence use, specifically ChatGPT, in creating educational content. The study aims to elaborate on using ChatGPT to create course materials. The main objective is to assess the efficiency, quality, and…

Computation and Language · Computer Science 2024-11-05 Djaber Rouabhia

Generative AI and large language models hold great promise in enhancing programming education by automatically generating individualized feedback for students. We investigate the role of generative AI models in providing human tutor-style…

The GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) language models are an artificial intelligence and natural language processing technology that enables automatic text generation. There is a growing interest in applying GPT language models to…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2024-03-25 Manuel de Buenaga , Francisco Javier Bueno