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Automated Recommendation of Programming Learning Content Using Pattern-based Knowledge Components
Muntasir Hoq, Griffin Pitts, Zhangqi Duan +5
Introductory programming instruction relies on hands-on practice and short learning activities to support mastery of foundational concepts. Although many such learning resources ex…
Engineering Students' Self-Efficacy, Perceptions, and Performance in a Flipped CS1 Course
Griffin Pitts, Ashish Aggarwal
This full research paper investigates how engineering students' course-related beliefs relate to exam performance in a flipped introductory programming course. Understanding factor…
An Explainable AI Assistant for Introductory Programming Education: Improving Feedback Reliability with Instructor-AI Collaboration
Muntasir Hoq, Griffin Pitts, Bradford Mott +6
Active learning is widely recognized as an effective approach for improving learning outcomes in introductory programming courses. However, insufficient instructional support often…
Democratizing Foundations of Problem-Solving with AI: A Breadth-First Search Curriculum for Middle School Students
Griffin Pitts, Kimia Fazeli, Tirth Bhatt +5
As AI becomes more common in students' everyday experiences, a major challenge for K-12 AI education is designing learning experiences that can be meaningfully integrated into exis…
A Survey of LLM-Based Applications in Programming Education: Balancing Automation and Human Oversight
Griffin Pitts, Anurata Prabha Hridi, Arun-Balajiee Lekshmi-Narayanan
Novice programmers benefit from timely, personalized support that addresses individual learning gaps, yet the availability of instructors and teaching assistants is inherently limi…
Students' Reliance on AI in Higher Education: Identifying Contributing Factors
Griffin Pitts, Neha Rani, Weedguet Mildort +1
The increasing availability and use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in educational settings has raised concerns about students' overreliance on these technologies. Overrelian…
Student Perspectives on the Benefits and Risks of AI in Education
Griffin Pitts, Viktoria Marcus, Sanaz Motamedi
The use of chatbots equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) in educational settings has increased in recent years, showing potential to support teaching and learning. However, t…
Understanding Human-AI Trust in Education
Griffin Pitts, Sanaz Motamedi
As AI chatbots become integrated in education, students are turning to these systems for guidance, feedback, and information. However, the anthropomorphic characteristics of these…