Use of ChatBots in Programming Education: A Scoping Review
Use of ChatBots in Programming Education: A Scoping Review
João Victor B. Alves,Yanna Torres Gonçalves,Henrique Barbosa Silva
TLDR
A scoping review of chatbots in programming education is presented, examining existing research to identify benefits, challenges, and user perceptions and revealing positive impacts on learning and widespread student adoption.
Résumé
Proficiency in programming languages is essential across various sectors. As technology advances, AI-driven chatbots are increasingly recognized for their potential in education. This paper presents a scoping review of chatbots in programming education, examining existing research to identify benefits, challenges, and user perceptions. Findings reveal positive impacts on learning and widespread student adoption. However, gaps exist, such as limited focus on teachers' perspectives and issues with student engagement and accessibility.