Teaching and Learning Programming
External reference: https://openalex.org/T10533
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AI meets Mathematics Education: Supporting Instructors in Large Mathematics Classes with Context-Aware AI Fine-tuned language model provides automated question answering in large calculus courses, achieving 75% accuracy. Hybrid human-AI workflows maintain instructor oversight while scaling support.
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The Global Impact of Generative AI on the HCI Landscape: International Perspectives on HCI Education, Industry Dynamics, and Funding Considerations Panel discussion on generative AI's multidimensional impact on HCI globally: education, industry dynamics, and funding across diverse regions and cultures.
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The Elephant in the Syntax: A Comparative Study of Semantics‑First, Block‑Based, and Textual Programming Study comparing semantics-first, block-based, and textual programming for secondary students finds that making program state visible during coding yields significantly better task performance.
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Pre-course aptitude test predicted introductory programming results moderately Study develops pre-course aptitude test to predict introductory programming performance and identify students needing additional support using machine learning models.
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Most K-3 teachers used AI, but worried about student use Study of 107 K-3 teachers reveals 80% use AI for instructional materials but express concerns about student writing tasks due to developmental readiness and creativity loss.
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AI-Powered Code Helper for Intelligent Code Analysis, Debugging, and Multi-Language Execution Web-based AI system integrating code execution, error detection, and AI explanations across multiple languages to improve programmer comprehension and debugging efficiency
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Experts validated an interdisciplinary AI engineering curriculum Learn how experts validated a comprehensive AI engineering curriculum design, balancing interdisciplinary education with practical implementation challenges in higher education.
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GenAI literacy training improved teacher education students' self-efficacy Design-based research evaluates GenAI literacy training for teacher education students, showing improvements in self-efficacy and critical engagement with AI tools.
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Parental AI investment is linked to greater AI-IDLE engagement Parental support for AI tools indirectly influences children's informal English learning through their perceived value and effort expectations for using AI technology.
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Chinese undergraduates showed stronger AI ethics than technical skills Survey of 583 Chinese undergraduates validates the UNESCO AI Competency Framework, revealing stronger performance in ethics and mindset than technical skills, contradicting national priorities.
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Micro:bit activities improved self-perceived CT knowledge and attitudes Study of how micro:bit-based computational thinking activities affect pre-service mathematics teachers' content knowledge, attitudes, and emotions toward teaching K-12 mathematics.
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A Wizard for Kids: A Platform for Improvised Child–Robot Interactions Platform design for teleoperated social robots in classrooms, enabling safe child-robot interactions and iterative prototyping of educational robot applications.
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Play-based AI curriculum increased teacher confidence Design-based study of a play-centered AI literacy curriculum for early childhood, examining teacher co-design, implementation feasibility, and emerging design principles for sustainable AI education.
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Teacher candidates mostly viewed AI positively in language learning Study of 46 Turkish language teacher candidates reveals predominantly positive metaphorical views of AI in education, with 78% expressing optimism, but highlights need for ethics education.
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Acceptance of generative AI and AI literacy vary across teacher candidates Mixed methods study of 723 prospective teachers finds GenAI acceptance and AI literacy vary by discipline, grade, tool use, and proficiency, with formal training increasing literacy.
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L1 teachers show moderate acceptance of generative AI Study of 124 Dutch L1 teachers' beliefs about generative AI in language education, examining acceptance levels, concerns, and opportunities for integration in writing, linguistics, and literature.
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A Research Course to Develop AI Tools for K–12 Learning University course integrating AI/ML software development with educational research training, producing tools for K-12 instruction through authentic school partnerships.
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Gamified micro:bit use improved emotions and readiness for CT Investigation of gamified micro:bit low-code programming for computational thinking readiness in sustainable mathematics education among P-12 students and pre-service teachers.
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Modelling Prompting Behaviours in LLM-Mediated Task Solving Doctoral research examining how student prompting behaviours with Large Language Models correlate with learning outcomes in programming, developing behavioural models and adaptive feedback systems.
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Grade 11 students showed gaps in basic programming concepts Study reveals Grade 11 students struggle with fundamental programming concepts like variables and loops before formal instruction, suggesting need for scaffolded teaching approaches.

