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The rest of the robots: Generative AI in post-introductory computing education

Dennis J. Bouvier, Bruno Pereira Cipriano, Richard Glassey, Olga Petrovska, Emma Anderson, Anastasiia Birillo, Ryan Dougherty, Raymond Pettit, Nuno Pombo, Ebrahim Rahimi, Charanya Ramakrishnan, Alexander Steinmaurer, Shubbhi Taneja, Muhammad Usman, Annapurna Vadaparty

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Abstract

Generative AI (GenAI) is playing an increasingly influential role in computing education across all levels, offering new opportunities to support both teaching and learning. However, its effective integration raises critical concerns related to trust, academic integrity, and broader social and ethical implications. While substantial attention has been given to GenAI use in introductory programming courses (e.g., CS0/CS1), there remains a notable gap in research addressing its application in upper-level computing courses, such as software engineering, human-computer interaction, algorithms, operating systems, and theoretical computer science. This working group report presents two complementary studies: A systematic literature review of GenAI interventions in upper-level computing education, and a survey of computing instructors on their practices and perspectives regarding GenAI integration in these contexts. Based on the combined findings, this report presents an overview of current practice and practical guidance for computing instructors. The report is intended to inform the design of engaging, pedagogically sound, and forward-looking curricula that align with modern educational and workforce standards and expectations.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationITiCSE-WGR 2025
Subtitle of host publicationpublication of the 2025 Working Group Reports on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education
Place of PublicationNew York
PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery
Pages61-107
Number of pages47
ISBN (Electronic)9798400721670
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2025
Event30th Annual Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education, ITiCSE 2025 - Nijmegen, Netherlands
Duration: 27 Jun 20252 Jul 2025

Conference

Conference30th Annual Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education, ITiCSE 2025
Country/TerritoryNetherlands
CityNijmegen
Period27/06/252/07/25

Bibliographical note

Copyright the Author(s) 2025. Version archived for private and non-commercial use with the permission of the author/s and according to publisher conditions. For further rights please contact the publisher.

Alternative title of the host publication: "ITiCSE-WGR 2025: proceedings of the 2025 Working Group Reports on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education"

Keywords

  • Generative AI
  • computing education
  • learning goals and outcomes

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