This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) supports the development and evaluation of a Comprehensive Personalized Programming Practice Environment (C-3PE) that utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance computer science education. The University of Massachusetts (UMass), serving as the prime awardee, will collaborate with Carnegie-Mellon University, University of Massachusetts, and North Carolina State University to create this personalized learning platform.
The $149,971 award aims to deliver engaging computer science learning experiences by providing personalized practice support and detailed feedback for individual learners based on their knowledge and performance. The project will leverage advances in AI-driven learning technologies and learning science frameworks to dynamically model student knowledge and deliver tailored recommendations and guidance. Through classroom studies, the project team will assess the impact of AI-based personalization approaches and identify the most effective learning activities and feedback for students at different competency levels. This early-stage exploratory research seeks to advance computer science education and build a more competitive STEM workforce.
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