Would ChatGPT-facilitated programming mode impact college students’ programming behaviors, performances, and perceptions? An empirical study

Abstract ChatGPT, an AI-based chatbot with automatic code generation abilities, has shown its promise in improving the quality of programming education by providing learners with opportunities to better understand the principles of programming. However, limited empirical studies have explored the impact of ChatGPT on learners’ programming processes. This study employed a quasi-experimental design to explore the possible impact of ChatGPT-facilitated programming mode on college students’ programming behaviors, performances, and perceptions. 82 college students were randomly divided into two classes. One class employed ChatGPT-facilitated programming (CFP) practice and the other class utilized self-directed…

• NN
  National Natural Science Foundation of China

  Awards: 61977057, 62307011
• ZU
  Zhejiang University

  Award: S20230157
• DO
  Division of Graduate Education