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This work in progress paper examines the impact of LLMs such as ChatGPT in a college-level introductory computing course offered simultaneously as a massive open online course (MOOC) on the edX platform, focusing on its strengths and limitations in solving coding assignments. The study reveals ChatGPT's proficiency in some areas while highlighting challenges in pseudo-code interpretation, handling multiple correct answers, and addressing complex problem statements. In order to discourage over-reliance on AI assistance from students while preserving scalability, the paper proposes strategies to enhance the difficulty of coding assignments by adding more creative elements in their structure. This research provides insights into the dynamics of AI in education and emphasizes the need for a balanced approach between technological assistance and genuine student participation.
Popescu et al. (Tue,) studied this question.