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Generative AI in Computer Science Education

Challenges and Opportunities

Expected online publication date:  28 April 2025

Diana Franklin
Affiliation:
University of Chicago
Paul Denny
Affiliation:
The University of Auckland
David A. Gonzalez-Maldonado
Affiliation:
The University of Chicago
Minh Tran
Affiliation:
The University of Chicago

Summary

Generative AI is a disruptive technology that has the potential to transform many aspects of how computer science is taught. Like previous innovations such as high-level programming languages and block-based programming languages, generative AI lowers the technical expertise necessary to create working programs, bringing the power of computation to more people. The programming process is already changing as a result of its presence, even for expert programmers. It also poses significant challenges to educators around re-thinking assessment as some well-established approaches may no longer be viable. Many traditional programming assignments can be completed using generative AI tools with minimal effort, thus potentially undermining learning. In this Element, the authors explore both the opportunities and the challenges for computer science education resulting from the widespread availability of generative AI.
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Online ISBN: 9781009581738
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

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