arXiv:2606. 03288v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Introductory programming (CS1) courses often struggle to support students' understanding of program execution.
By Yuri Noviello, Naaz Sibia, Anastasiia Birillo, Thomas Overklift Vaupel Klein, Michael Liut, Gosia Migut
arXiv:2511. 13271v2 Announce Type: replace-cross Abstract: The rise of Generative AI (GenAI) tools like ChatGPT has created new opportunities and challenges for computing education.
By Rufeng Chen, Shuaishuai Jiang, Jiyun Shen, AJung Moon, Lili Wei
arXiv:2607. 10674v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: As AI code tools become integrated into programming environments, students increasingly describe intended behavior in natural language and rely on these tools to generate code, shifting emphasis from code writing to specification.
By Nasser Giacaman, Valerio Terragni, Paul Denny, Viraj Kumar
arXiv:2607. 24755v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: This full research paper examines how different forms of learner-AI interaction relate to learning outcomes in object-oriented programming (OOP) courses.
By Marina Lepp
arXiv:2606. 18257v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: While LLMs show promise in automating educational content creation, their ability to generate questions that stimulate higher-order thinking remains understudied.
By Xiaolong Wang, Zhe Zhao, Song Lai, Chaoli Zhang, Zijie Geng, Yu Tong, Ye Wei, Qingsong Wen
arXiv:2505. 00100v2 Announce Type: replace-cross Abstract: Background and Context.
By Ethan Dickey, Andres Bejarano, Rhianna Kuperus, B\'arbara Fagundes
arXiv:2607. 03303v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: While Large Language Models (LLMs) can provide personalized support in learning, several studies have raised concerns regarding their use in education.
By Jerome Brender, Laila El-Hamamsy, Kim Uittenhove, Aitor Perez, Patrick Jermann, Francesco Mondada, Engin Bumbacher
arXiv:2606. 08676v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: AI coding assistants have significantly improved developer productivity by automatically suggesting code that aligns with user intent, and many of these tools are now integrated directly into Integrated Development Environments (IDEs).
By Shi Ying Chang, Chiok Yew Ho, Yichen Li, Yintong Huo
arXiv:2608. 16627v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Natural language explanations (NLEs) are increasingly used as inputs, for example, as few-shot rationales that influence model behavior in in-context learning (ICL).
By Mahdi Dhaini, Adam Dejl, Juraj Vladika, Volkan \"Ozer, Barbara Plank, Gjergji Kasneci
arXiv:2607. 14109v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Probing the capabilities of Large Language Models (LLMs) and building robust solutions for Multiple-Choice Question Answering (MCQA) remain central challenges in natural language understanding.
By Inder Preet, Shuxin Lin, Dhaval Patel
arXiv:2601. 11541v2 Announce Type: replace-cross Abstract: To address the scalability of feedback in computer science while mitigating the privacy and cost limitations of commercial Large Language Models (LLMs), this study evaluates a locally hosted Small Language Model (SLM).
By Suqing Liu, Runlong Ye, Christopher Eaton, Bogdan Simion, Michael Liut
arXiv:2607. 21306v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Large language models (LLMs) are increasingly used as tutors and thought partners, helping users reason through problems.
By Verona Teo, Raghav Jain, Tobias Gerstenberg, Max Kleiman-Weiner