arXiv AI By Rufeng Chen, Shuaishuai Jiang, Jiyun Shen, AJung Moon, Lili Wei

Examining the Usage of Generative AI Models in Student Learning Activities for Software Programming

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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.

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Guardrails or Roadblocks? Effects of Pedagogical Style and Context Awareness in AI Teaching Assistants for Programming

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