3 papers
cs.CY2024
Prompts First, Finally
Brent N. Reeves, James Prather, Paul Denny +4
Generative AI (GenAI) and large language models in particular, are disrupting Computer Science Education. They are proving increasingly capable at more and more challenges. Some ed…
cs.AI2024
The Widening Gap: The Benefits and Harms of Generative AI for Novice Programmers
James Prather, Brent Reeves, Juho Leinonen +6
Novice programmers often struggle through programming problem solving due to a lack of metacognitive awareness and strategies. Previous research has shown that novices can encounte…
cs.HC2024
Explaining Code with a Purpose: An Integrated Approach for Developing Code Comprehension and Prompting Skills
Paul Denny, David H. Smith, Max Fowler +3
Reading, understanding and explaining code have traditionally been important skills for novices learning programming. As large language models (LLMs) become prevalent, these founda…