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A Comparative Study of Student Perspectives on Technical Writing Feedback Quality: Evaluating LLMs, SLMs, and Humans in Computer Science Topics
Suqing Liu, Runlong Ye, Christopher Eaton +2
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 loca…
From Toil to Thought: Designing for Strategic Exploration and Responsible AI in Systematic Literature Reviews
Runlong Ye, Naaz Sibia, Angela Zavaleta Bernuy +4
Systematic Literature Reviews (SLRs) are fundamental to scientific progress, yet the process is hindered by a fragmented tool ecosystem that imposes a high cognitive load. This fri…
From Code to Concept: Evaluating Multiple Coordinated Views in Introductory Programming
Naaz Sibia, Valeria Ramirez Osorio, Jessica Wen +5
Novice programmers often struggle to understand how code executes and to form the abstract mental models necessary for effective problem-solving, challenges that are amplified in l…
Perfectly to a Tee: Understanding User Perceptions of Personalized LLM-Enhanced Narrative Interventions
Ananya Bhattacharjee, Sarah Yi Xu, Pranav Rao +8
Stories about overcoming personal struggles can effectively illustrate the application of psychological theories in real life, yet they may fail to resonate with individuals' exper…
Impact of Guidance and Interaction Strategies for LLM Use on Learner Performance and Perception
Harsh Kumar, Ilya Musabirov, Mohi Reza +5
Personalized chatbot-based teaching assistants can be crucial in addressing increasing classroom sizes, especially where direct teacher presence is limited. Large language models (…
Understanding Help-Seeking Behavior of Students Using LLMs vs. Web Search for Writing SQL Queries
Harsh Kumar, Mohi Reza, Jeb Mitchell +3
Growth in the use of large language models (LLMs) in programming education is altering how students write SQL queries. Traditionally, students relied heavily on web search for codi…