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This paper introduces Prompt-to-Primal (P2P) Teaching, an AI-integrated instructional approach that links prompt-driven exploration with first-principles reasoning, guided and moderated by the instructor within the classroom setting. In P2P…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2025-10-22 Euzeli dos Santos

Generative AI is changing the way developers interact with software systems, providing services that can produce and deliver new content, crafted to satisfy the actual needs of developers. For instance, developers can ask for new code…

Software Engineering · Computer Science 2024-02-15 Ionut Daniel Fagadau , Leonardo Mariani , Daniela Micucci , Oliviero Riganelli

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…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2026-04-14 Tianyu Shao , Miguel Feijóo-García , Yi Zhang , Hugo Castellanos , Tawfiq Salem , Alejandra Magana , Tianyi Li

The field of prompt engineering is becoming an essential phenomenon in artificial intelligence. It is altering how data scientists interact with large language models (LLMs) for analytics applications. This research paper shares empirical…

Digital Libraries · Computer Science 2026-02-03 Snehasish Paul , Rohit Kumar , Laxman Das

Learning to use feature-rich software is a persistent challenge, but generative AI tools promise to lower this barrier by replacing complex navigation with natural language prompts. We investigated how people approach prompt-based tools for…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2026-04-01 Kanak Gautam , Poorvi Bhatia , Parmit K. Chilana

Feedback is essential for learning, but its effectiveness relies heavily on how well it engages students in the educational process. Generative AI offers novel opportunities to efficiently produce rich, formative feedback, ranging from…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2026-04-16 Jie Cao , Chloe Qianhui Zhao , Christian Schunn , Elizabeth A. McLaughlin , Jionghao Lin , Kenneth R. Koedinger

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

In the current study,we propose that, in the era of generative AI, there is now a new form of literacy called "prompt literacy," which refers to the ability to generate precise prompts as input for AI systems, interpret the outputs, and…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2023-11-10 Yohan Hwang , Jang Ho Lee , Dongkwang Shin

This study investigates the impact of a novel application of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in physics instruction: engaging students in prompting, refining, and validating AI-constructed simulations of physical phenomena. In a…

Physics Education · Physics 2025-09-30 Yossi Ben-Zion , Turhan K. Carroll , Colin G. West , Jesse Wong , Noah D. Finkelstein

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…

Addressing the challenge of generating personalized feedback for programming assignments is demanding due to several factors, like the complexity of code syntax or different ways to correctly solve a task. In this experimental study, we…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2023-07-04 Maciej Pankiewicz , Ryan S. Baker

Comparing abstract concepts (such as electric circuits) with familiar ideas (plumbing systems) through analogies is central to practice and communication of physics. Contemporary research highlights self-generated analogies to better…

Physics Education · Physics 2025-11-07 Amogh Sirnoorkar , Winter Allen , Syed Furqan Abbas Hashmi , N. Sanjay Rebello

As generative AI systems rapidly improve, a key question emerges: how do users adapt to these changes, and when does such adaptation matter for realizing performance gains? Drawing on theories of dynamic capabilities and IT complements, we…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2026-01-08 Eaman Jahani , Benjamin S. Manning , Joe Zhang , Hong-Yi TuYe , Mohammed Alsobay , Christos Nicolaides , Siddharth Suri , David Holtz

[Context]: Companies are increasingly recognizing the importance of automating Requirements Engineering (RE) tasks due to their resource-intensive nature. The advent of GenAI has made these tasks more amenable to automation, thanks to its…

Software Engineering · Computer Science 2023-11-08 Krishna Ronanki , Beatriz Cabrero-Daniel , Jennifer Horkoff , Christian Berger

The growing integration of generative AI in higher education is transforming how students write, learn, and engage with knowledge. As AI tools become more integrated into classrooms, there is an urgent need for pedagogical approaches that…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2025-11-21 Xinran Zhu , Cong Wang , Duane Searsmith

As generative AI (Gen-AI) tools become more prevalent in education, there is a growing need to understand how educators, not just students, can actively shape their design and use. This study investigates how two instructors integrated four…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2025-07-30 Qian Huang , Thijs Willems

Several reports in education have called for transforming physics learning environments by promoting sensemaking of real-world scenarios in light of curricular ideas. Recent advancements in Generative-Artificial Intelligence has garnered…

This paper explores how instructors can leverage generative AI to create personalized learning experiences for students that transform teaching and learning. We present a range of AI-based exercises that enable novel forms of practice and…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2024-07-09 Ethan Mollick , Lilach Mollick

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing educational technology by enabling highly personalized and adaptive learning environments within Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITS). This report delves into the integration of…

Computation and Language · Computer Science 2024-10-15 Subhankar Maity , Aniket Deroy

In recent years, ChatGPT \cite{openai_2023_gpt4} along with Microsoft Copilot have become subjects of great discourse, particularly in the field of education. Prior research has hypothesized on potential impacts these tools could have on…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2025-10-28 Ishaan Masilamony