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The impressive essay writing and problem-solving capabilities of large language models (LLMs) like OpenAI's ChatGPT have opened up new avenues in education. Our goal is to gain insights into the widespread use of LLMs among secondary…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2024-12-02 Tiffany Zhu , Kexun Zhang , William Yang Wang

There has been vast literature that studies Conversational Agents (CAs) in facilitating older adults' health. The vast and diverse studies warrants a comprehensive review that concludes the main findings and proposes research directions for…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2025-04-01 Jiaxin An , Siqi Yi , Yao Lyu , Houjiang Liu , Yan Zhang

In this paper we describe the requirements and early system design for a smart conversational agent that can assist older adults in the reminiscence process. The practice of reminiscence has well documented benefits for the mental, social…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2018-04-19 Svetlana Nikitina , Sara Callaioli , Marcos Baez

With the growing use of artificial intelligence in classrooms and online learning, it has become important to understand how students actually interact with AI tools and how such interactions match with traditional ways of learning. In this…

Applications · Statistics 2025-12-02 Prathamesh Muzumdar , Sumanth Cheemalapati

Advancements in large language models offer strong potential for enhancing virtual simulated patients (VSPs) in medical education by providing scalable alternatives to resource-intensive traditional methods. However, current VSPs often…

Computation and Language · Computer Science 2025-12-23 Victor De Marez , Jens Van Nooten , Luna De Bruyne , Walter Daelemans

The role of conversational assistants has become more prevalent in helping people increase their productivity. Document-centered assistance, for example to help an individual quickly review a document, has seen less significant progress,…

Computation and Language · Computer Science 2020-02-04 Maartje ter Hoeve , Robert Sim , Elnaz Nouri , Adam Fourney , Maarten de Rijke , Ryen W. White

Providing explainable and faithful feedback is crucial for automated student answer assessment. In this paper, we introduce a novel framework that explores using ChatGPT, a cutting-edge large language model, for the concurrent tasks of…

Computation and Language · Computer Science 2023-10-25 Jiazheng Li , Lin Gui , Yuxiang Zhou , David West , Cesare Aloisi , Yulan He

Following the recent release of various Artificial Intelligence (AI) based Conversation Agents (CAs), adolescents are increasingly using CAs for interactive knowledge discovery on sensitive topics, including mental and sexual health topics.…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2024-04-05 Jinkyung Park , Vivek Singh , Pamela Wisniewski

Help-seeking is a critical aspect of learning and problem-solving for computing students. Recent research has shown that many students are aware of generative AI (GenAI) tools; however, there are gaps in the extent and effectiveness of how…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2024-12-24 Irene Hou , Hannah Vy Nguyen , Owen Man , Stephen MacNeil

This article presents early findings from designing, deploying and evaluating an AI-based educational agent deployed as the primary instructor in a graduate-level Cloud Computing course at IISc. We detail the design of a Large Language…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2025-10-24 Yogesh Simmhan , Varad Kulkarni

Artificial Intelligence has demonstrated its significance in software engineering through notable improvements in productivity, accuracy, collaboration, and learning outcomes. This study examines the impact of generative AI tools,…

Software Engineering · Computer Science 2024-02-23 Muhammad Waseem , Teerath Das , Aakash Ahmad , Peng Liang , Mahdi Fehmideh , Tommi Mikkonen

App Planner is an interactive support tool for K-12 students, designed to assist in creating mobile applications. By utilizing generative AI, App Planner helps students articulate the problem and solution through guided conversations via a…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2024-04-30 David Kim , Prerna Ravi , Randi Williams , Daeun Yoo

Large language models have not only captivated the public imagination but have also sparked a profound rethinking of how we learn. In the third year following the breakthrough launch of ChatGPT, everyday informal learning has been…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2025-06-16 Nađa Terzimehić , Babette Bühler , Enkelejda Kasneci

As large language models (LLMs) advance and become widespread, students increasingly turn to systems like ChatGPT for assistance with writing tasks. Educators are concerned with students' usage of ChatGPT beyond cheating; using ChatGPT may…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2026-04-23 Andrew Jelson , Daniel Manesh , Alice Jang , Daniel Dunlap , Young-Ho Kim , Sang Won Lee

The conversational search task aims to enable a user to resolve information needs via natural language dialogue with an agent. In this paper, we aim to develop a conceptual framework of the actions and intents of users and agents explaining…

Information Retrieval · Computer Science 2024-04-15 Leif Azzopardi , Mateusz Dubiel , Martin Halvey , Jeffery Dalton

Goal-oriented conversational agents are becoming prevalent in our daily lives. For these systems to engage users and achieve their goals, they need to exhibit appropriate social behavior as well as provide informative replies that guide…

Computation and Language · Computer Science 2021-01-01 Yi-Chia Wang , Alexandros Papangelis , Runze Wang , Zhaleh Feizollahi , Gokhan Tur , Robert Kraut

This exploratory study investigates the potential of the artificial intelligence tool, ChatGPT, to support systems thinking (ST) in various subjects. Using both general and subject specific prompts, the study assesses the accuracy,…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2023-07-27 Holger Arndt

Generative AI tools, including the popular ChatGPT, have had a significant impact on discourses about future work and educational practices. Previous research in science education has highlighted the potential of generative AI in various…

Physics Education · Physics 2025-08-18 Sebastian Kilde-Westberg , Andreas Johansson , Jonas Enger

Many businesses and consumers are extending the capabilities of voice-based services such as Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Microsoft Cortana, and Apple Siri to create custom voice experiences (also known as skills). As the number of these…

Computation and Language · Computer Science 2019-11-18 Maryam Fazel-Zarandi , Sampat Biswas , Ryan Summers , Ahmed Elmalt , Andy McCraw , Michael McPhilips , John Peach

This study investigates the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered, multi-role chatbots as a means to enhance learning experiences and foster engagement in computer science education. Leveraging a design-based research approach, we…

Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science 2023-08-09 Cassie Chen Cao , Zijian Ding , Jionghao Lin , Frank Hopfgartner