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20232026
most citedFADE-CTP: A Framework for the Analysis and Design of Educational Computational Thinking Problems

6 citations · 10 across the 6 of their papers we have counts for

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6 papers

cs.AI2026

Reflective Dialogue or Prompt Refinement? Effects of Tutor Scaffolding on Students' Independent LLM Use for Programming

Jerome Brender, Laila El-Hamamsy, Kim Uittenhove +4

While Large Language Models (LLMs) can provide personalized support in learning, several studies have raised concerns regarding their use in education. Importantly, learning depend…

cs.CY2025

Structured Prompts, Better Outcomes? Exploring the Effects of a Structured Interface with ChatGPT in a Graduate Robotics Course

Jerome Brender, Laila El-Hamamsy, Kim Uittenhove +2

Prior research shows that how students engage with Large Language Models (LLMs) influences their problem-solving and understanding, reinforcing the need to support productive LLM-u…

cs.HC2024★ 6 cited

FADE-CTP: A Framework for the Analysis and Design of Educational Computational Thinking Problems

Giorgia Adorni, Alberto Piatti, Engin Bumbacher +5

In recent years, the emphasis on computational thinking (CT) has intensified as an effect of accelerated digitalisation. While most researchers are concentrating on defining CT and…

cs.CY2023★ 1 cited

An Adapted Cascade Model to Scale Primary School Digital Education Curricular Reforms and Teacher Professional Development Programs

Laila El-Hamamsy, Emilie-Charlotte Monnier, Sunny Avry +5

Many countries struggle to effectively introduce Digital Education (DE) to all K-12 students as they lack adequately trained teachers. While cascade models of in-service teacher-pr…

cs.CY2023★ 1 cited

How are Primary School Computer Science Curricular Reforms Contributing to Equity? Impact on Student Learning, Perception of the Discipline, and Gender Gaps

Laila El-Hamamsy, Barbara Bruno, Catherine Audrin +4

Early exposure to Computer Science (CS) for all is critical to broaden participation and promote equity in the field. But how does introducting CS into primary school curricula imp…

cs.CY2023★ 2 cited

The competent Computational Thinking test (cCTt): a valid, reliable and gender-fair test for longitudinal CT studies in grades 3-6

Laila El-Hamamsy, María Zapata-Cáceres, Estefanía Martín-Barroso +4

The introduction of computing education into curricula worldwide requires multi-year assessments to evaluate the long-term impact on learning. However, no single Computational Thin…