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2025 article

Applying Large Language Models to Enhance Dialogue and Communication Analysis for Adaptive Team Training

Spain, R., Min, W., Kumaran, V., Pande, J., Saville, J., & Lester, J. (2025, May 14). INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN EDUCATION, Vol. 5.

author keywords: Natural language processing; Large language models; Team communication analysis; Dialogue act recognition
topics (OpenAlex): Speech and dialogue systems; Topic Modeling; Team Dynamics and Performance
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 27, 2025

2025 article

Measuring upper-elementary students' understanding of AI concepts - a Rasch model analysis

Chakraburty, S., Glazewski, K. D., Hmelo-Silver, C. E., Svetina Valdivia, D., Ottenbreit-Leftwich, A., Mott, B., & Lester, J. (2025, April 30). INFORMATION AND LEARNING SCIENCES.

By: S. Chakraburty, K. Glazewski*, C. Hmelo-Silver, D. Svetina Valdivia, A. Ottenbreit-Leftwich, B. Mott*, J. Lester*

author keywords: Learning progressions; AI education; Upper-elementary; Assessments; Rasch model
topics (OpenAlex): Teaching and Learning Programming; Online Learning and Analytics; Educational Games and Gamification
Source: Web Of Science
Added: May 27, 2025

2025 article

Collaborative Game-based Learning Analytics: Predicting Learning Outcomes from Game-based Collaborative Problem Solving Behaviors

FIFTEENTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON LEARNING ANALYTICS & KNOWLEDGE, LAK 2025, pp. 429–438.

By: H. Acosta n, D. Hong*, S. Lee n, W. Min n, B. Mott n, C. Hmelo-Silver*, J. Lester n

author keywords: Collaborative Game-Based Learning; Collaborative Problem Solving; Trace Log Analysis; Explainable Machine Learning
topics (OpenAlex): Educational Games and Gamification; Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods; Online Learning and Analytics
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 21, 2025

2025 article

Platform-based Adaptive Experimental Research in Education Lessons Learned from The Digital Learning Challenge

FIFTEENTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON LEARNING ANALYTICS & KNOWLEDGE, LAK 2025, pp. 13–23.

co-author countries: Canada 🇨🇦 Italy 🇮🇹
author keywords: adaptive experiments; posterior sampling; experimentation platforms; educational technology; human-computer interaction
topics (OpenAlex): Scientific Computing and Data Management; Online Learning and Analytics; Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 21, 2025

2025 article

A scaffolding model for designing and implementing work-integrated learning experiences based on the analysis of the university and company's arrangements

Diaz, B., Delgado, C., Han, K., & Lynch, C. (2025, April 2). HIGHER EDUCATION, Vol. 4.

By: B. Diaz*, C. Delgado*, K. Han* & C. Lynch*

author keywords: Work-integrated learning; Communities of practice; Scaffolding learning; University company arrangements
topics (OpenAlex): Higher Education and Employability; Higher Education Learning Practices; Innovative Education and Learning Practices
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 14, 2025

2025 article

Unlocking Gameplay Insights with Epistemic (Ordered) Network Analysis: Understanding the Potential of Video Games to Foster Authentic Scientific Practices in STEM Education

Zambrano, A. F., Barany, A., Ocumpaugh, J., Nasiar, N., Vandenberg, J., Goslen, A., … Hutt, S. (2025, March 26). JOURNAL OF SCIENCE EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY.

By: A. Zambrano, A. Barany, J. Ocumpaugh, N. Nasiar, J. Vandenberg*, A. Goslen*, J. Esiason*, J. Rowe*, S. Hutt

author keywords: Cluster analysis; Epistemic network analysis; Ordered Network Analysis; Game-based learning; STEM education
topics (OpenAlex): Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods; Online Learning and Analytics; Educational Games and Gamification
Source: Web Of Science
Added: April 7, 2025

2025 journal article

Analysis of two pedagogical approaches to foster discipline integrations in an educational data mining class using communities of practice

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STEM EDUCATION, 12(1).

By: B. Diaz n, C. Lynch n, C. Delgado n & K. Han n

topics (OpenAlex): Online Learning and Analytics; Educational Assessment and Improvement; Educational Technology and Assessment
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Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 5, 2025

2025 conference paper

"Like a GPS": Analyzing Middle School Student Responses to an Interactive Pathfinding Activity

Aguiar, C., Carpenter, D., Vandenberg, J., Goslen, A., Min, W., Cateté, V., & Mott, B. (2025, February 18).

topics (OpenAlex): Education and Technology Integration; Digital Storytelling and Education; Mobile Learning in Education
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4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: February 18, 2025

2025 article

An Automated Approach to Recommending Relevant Worked Examples for Programming Problems

PROCEEDINGS OF THE 56TH ACM TECHNICAL SYMPOSIUM ON COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION, SIGCSE TS 2025, VOL 1, pp. 527–533.

author keywords: problem-solving support; program examples; code structure; code similarities
topics (OpenAlex): Teaching and Learning Programming; Intelligent Tutoring Systems and Adaptive Learning; Educational Games and Gamification
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 18, 2025

2025 conference paper

Introducing Reinforcement Learning Concepts to Middle School Students with Game-Based Learning

Presson, M., Gupta, A., Vandenberg, J., Goslen, A., Min, W., Cateté, V., & Mott, B. (2025, February 18).

topics (OpenAlex): Educational Games and Gamification; Teaching and Learning Programming; Digital Games and Media
Source: ORCID
Added: February 18, 2025

2024 article

Jigsaw: A Tool for Decomposing and Planning Programming Problems

2024 IEEE SYMPOSIUM ON VISUAL LANGUAGES AND HUMAN-CENTRIC COMPUTING, VL/HCC 2024, pp. 236–247.

author keywords: planning tool; CS1; decomposition; planning scaffolding
topics (OpenAlex): Teaching and Learning Programming
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 10, 2025

2024 journal article

From product to process data: Game mechanics for science learning

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SERIOUS GAMES, 11(4), 127–153.

By: D. Dever*, M. Wiedbusch*, C. Marano*, A. Brosnihan*, K. Smith*, M. Patel*, T. Delgado*, J. Lester n, R. Azevedo*

author keywords: Game-based Learning; Transition Matrices; Hierarchical Clustering
topics (OpenAlex): Educational Games and Gamification; Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods; Science Education and Pedagogy
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4. Quality Education (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: December 16, 2024

2024 journal article

Integrating Youth Perspectives into the Design of AI-Supported Collaborative Learning Environments

EDUCATION SCIENCES, 14(11).

author keywords: artificial intelligence; youth co-design; socio-scientific issues
topics (OpenAlex): Teaching and Learning Programming; Online Learning and Analytics; E-Learning and Knowledge Management
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4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: December 9, 2024

2024 conference paper

Are Engineering Students Motivated by Interacting With Simulations They Program? A Controlled Study

Bacher, J., Price, T., Skripchuk, J., Wang, W., Shi, Y., & Tran, K. (2024, December 5).

topics (OpenAlex): Educational Games and Gamification; Teaching and Learning Programming; Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods
Source: ORCID
Added: December 2, 2024

2024 conference paper

Cybersecurity Pedagogy: Exploration Of Effective Teaching Methods For Engaging Middle School Learners

Chavez, B., Thomas, M., Elmore, E., & Cateté, V. (2024, December 5).

topics (OpenAlex): Information and Cyber Security; Gender and Technology in Education; Child Development and Digital Technology
Source: ORCID
Added: December 2, 2024

2024 conference paper

Investigating the Needs of Middle School Educators in Teaching Artificial Intelligence

Boulden, D., Vandenberg, J., Goslen, A., Cateté, V., Min, W., & Mott, B. (2024, December 5).

topics (OpenAlex): Educational Research and Pedagogy; Education and Learning Interventions; Educational Systems and Policies
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4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 2, 2024

2024 article

Recognizing Multi-Party Epistemic Dialogue Acts During Collaborative Game-Based Learning Using Large Language Models

Acosta, H., Lee, S., Bae, H., Feng, C., Rowe, J., Glazewski, K., … Lester, J. C. (2024, November 14). INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN EDUCATION.

author keywords: Natural language processing; Game-based learning; Dialogue act recognition; Collaborative inquiry
topics (OpenAlex): Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods; Educational Strategies and Epistemologies; Topic Modeling
Source: Web Of Science
Added: November 25, 2024

2024 article

Exploring Novices' Problem-Solving Strategies in Computing and Math Domains

PROCEEDINGS OF 24TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON COMPUTING EDUCATION RESEARCH, KOLI CALLING 2024.

By: S. Marwan*, N. Choquette*, V. Catete n & B. Morrison*

author keywords: problem decomposition; block-based programming; math problem-solving
topics (OpenAlex): Teaching and Learning Programming; Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods; Educational Games and Gamification
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4. Quality Education (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 13, 2024

2024 article

"I Am Confused! How to Differentiate Between.?" Adaptive Follow-Up Questions Facilitate Tutor Learning with Effective Time-On-Task

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN EDUCATION, PT II, AIED 2024, Vol. 14830, pp. 17–30.

By: T. Shahriar* & N. Matsuda*

author keywords: Learning by teaching; conversational questions; large language model; in-context learning
topics (OpenAlex): Intelligent Tutoring Systems and Adaptive Learning; Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods; Visual and Cognitive Learning Processes
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
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4. Quality Education (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 21, 2024

2024 article

The Learning Observer: A Prototype System for the Integration of Learning Data

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN EDUCATION: POSTERS AND LATE BREAKING RESULTS, WORKSHOPS AND TUTORIALS, INDUSTRY AND INNOVATION TRACKS, PRACTITIONERS, DOCTORAL CONSORTIUM AND BLUE SKY, AIED 2024, Vol. 2151, pp. 432–438.

By: P. Mitros, P. Deane, C. Lynch* & B. Erickson*

author keywords: learning process data; policy privacy and diversity; writing data; systems and architectures; psychometrics and measurement; stealth assessment; measuring complex constructs
topics (OpenAlex): Open Education and E-Learning; Intelligent Tutoring Systems and Adaptive Learning; Semantic Web and Ontologies
Source: Web Of Science
Added: October 21, 2024

2024 article

Leveraging Student Planning in Game-Based Learning Environments for Self-Regulated Learning Analytics

Goslen, A., Taub, M., Carpenter, D., Azevedo, R., Rowe, J., & Lester, J. (2024, September 5). JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY, Vol. 9.

By: A. Goslen*, M. Taub, D. Carpenter*, R. Azevedo, J. Rowe* & J. Lester*

author keywords: goal setting and planning; plan recognition; game-based learning
topics (OpenAlex): Online Learning and Analytics; Intelligent Tutoring Systems and Adaptive Learning; Educational Games and Gamification
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4. Quality Education (Web of Science)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: September 8, 2024

2024 article

AI Planning is Elementary: Introducing Young Learners to Automated Problem Solving

PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2024 CONFERENCE INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY IN COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION, VOL 2, ITICSE 2024, pp. 811–811.

topics (OpenAlex): Teaching and Learning Programming; Educational Games and Gamification
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 19, 2024

2024 article

An Investigation of the Drivers of Novice Programmers' Intentions to Use Web Search and GenAI

20TH ANNUAL ACM CONFERENCE ON INTERNATIONAL COMPUTING EDUCATION RESEARCH, ICER 2024, VOL 1, pp. 487–501.

By: J. Skripchuk n, J. Bacher n & T. Price n

author keywords: CS Education; Help-seeking; web-search; student perspectives; GenAI
topics (OpenAlex): Open Source Software Innovations; Information Retrieval and Search Behavior; Web Data Mining and Analysis
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (Web of Science)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 8, 2024

2024 article

Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Testing Checklist Intervention in CS2: An Quasi-experimental Replication Study

20TH ANNUAL ACM CONFERENCE ON INTERNATIONAL COMPUTING EDUCATION RESEARCH, ICER 2024, VOL 1, pp. 55–64.

By: G. Bai*, Z. Jiang*, T. Price n & K. Stolee n

author keywords: unit testing; testing education; checklist
topics (OpenAlex): Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods; Teaching and Learning Programming; Online Learning and Analytics
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 8, 2024

2024 article

Overcoming Barriers in Scaling Computing Education Research Programming Tools: A Developer's Perspective

20TH ANNUAL ACM CONFERENCE ON INTERNATIONAL COMPUTING EDUCATION RESEARCH, ICER 2024, VOL 1, pp. 312–325.

author keywords: scaling research tools; computing education tools; tool developer
topics (OpenAlex): Teaching and Learning Programming; Online Learning and Analytics; Educational Games and Gamification
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (Web of Science)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 8, 2024

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