Beyond Programming Assistance Towards the Integration of Generative AI into Computer Science Education: A Scoping Review

  • Sonia Proust-Androwkha
  • , Valéry Psyché
  • , Revekka Kyriakoglou
  • , Anis Boubaker
  • , Sébastien Lallé
  • , Lamprini Chartofylaka
  • , Guilherme Medeiros Machado
  • , Nour El Mawas

Research output: Contribution to Book/Report typesContribution to conference proceedingspeer-review

Abstract

This paper presents a scoping review of literature on using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in computer science (CS) education at the higher education (HE) level. This review’s primary research question is: “How is GenAI utilized in the teaching and learning of CS in HE?” A total of 890 articles were initially identified following a protocol based on PRISMA guidelines. After the selection screening, 38 articles were included for quantitative and qualitative analysis. Students mainly use GenAI to assist with programming tasks. However, there is a lack of research for developing effective pedagogical strategies to fully integrate GenAI into CS education. While opinions on its effectiveness in HE are mixed, students’ growing enthusiasm for GenAI stresses the critical need for research on pedagogical approaches to effectively handle its integration and facilitate the current educational paradigm shift. This shift calls for proactive pedagogical strategies and research to adapt teaching methods to an AI-driven context. Strategic GenAI use and regulation will equip new CS learners to thrive in the evolving tech landscape.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationArtificial Intelligence in Education - 26th International Conference, AIED 2025, Proceedings
EditorsAlexandra I. Cristea, Erin Walker, Yu Lu, Olga C. Santos, Seiji Isotani
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages380-389
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)9783031984617
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2025
Event26th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education, AIED 2025 - Palermo, Italy
Duration: 22 Jul 202526 Jul 2025

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science
Volume15881 LNAI
ISSN (Print)0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

Conference

Conference26th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education, AIED 2025
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityPalermo
Period22/07/2526/07/25

!!!Keywords

  • Computer Science in Higher Education (HE)
  • Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in Education (AIED)
  • Scoping Review

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