Teaching CS-101 at the Dawn of ChatGPT

Lorraine Jacques

Abstract:

Recent news suggests that the advent of AI-generated
coding tools signal the end of humans programming.
This news should not, however, suggest that students not
learn how to program but instead that instructors rethink
how they teach programming. Math education has already
addressed the challenge of teaching fluency when there is
technology for basic tasks by having students use multiple
representations, different approaches, and explanations
of others’ work to emphasize problem-solving, critical
thinking, and communication while still teaching basic
skills. These approaches can also be applied to computer
science education, especially in an introductory course, and
with the same benefits.