The Evolving Usage of GenAI by Computing Students

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2412.16453v1
• Date: Sat, 21 Dec 2024 03:00:04 GMT
• Title: The Evolving Usage of GenAI by Computing Students
• Authors: Irene Hou, Hannah Vy Nguyen, Owen Man, Stephen MacNeil,
• Abstract summary: This paper presents findings from a repeated cross-sectional survey conducted among computing students across North American universities. In 2023, 34.1% of students reported never using ChatGPT for help, ranking it fourth after online searches, peer support, and class forums. Despite this growing prevalence, there has been a decline in students' hourly and daily usage of GenAI tools.
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• Abstract: Help-seeking is a critical aspect of learning and problem-solving for computing students. Recent research has shown that many students are aware of generative AI (GenAI) tools; however, there are gaps in the extent and effectiveness of how students use them. With over two years of widespread GenAI usage, it is crucial to understand whether students' help-seeking behaviors with these tools have evolved and how. This paper presents findings from a repeated cross-sectional survey conducted among computing students across North American universities (n=95). Our results indicate shifts in GenAI usage patterns. In 2023, 34.1% of students (n=47) reported never using ChatGPT for help, ranking it fourth after online searches, peer support, and class forums. By 2024, this figure dropped sharply to 6.3% (n=48), with ChatGPT nearly matching online search as the most commonly used help resource. Despite this growing prevalence, there has been a decline in students' hourly and daily usage of GenAI tools, which may be attributed to a common tendency to underestimate usage frequency. These findings offer new insights into the evolving role of GenAI in computing education, highlighting its increasing acceptance and solidifying its position as a key help resource.

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