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Exploring the Use of Generative AI in Computer Science Education in a Technological University in Ireland Cover

Exploring the Use of Generative AI in Computer Science Education in a Technological University in Ireland

By: Michael GleesonORCID  
Open Access
|Feb 2025

Figures & Tables

Figure 1.

GenAI prompt displaying user interaction with an LLM. GenAI, generative artificial intelligence; LLM, large language model.
GenAI prompt displaying user interaction with an LLM. GenAI, generative artificial intelligence; LLM, large language model.

Figure 2.

DIT (adapted from Rogers, 1995). DIT, diffusion of innovation theory.
DIT (adapted from Rogers, 1995). DIT, diffusion of innovation theory.

Graph 1.

Challenge of integration of GenAI into existing academic practice. GenAI, generative artificial intelligence.
Challenge of integration of GenAI into existing academic practice. GenAI, generative artificial intelligence.

Graph 2.

Rate overall advantage of using GenAI over traditional methods GenAI, generative artificial intelligence.
Rate overall advantage of using GenAI over traditional methods GenAI, generative artificial intelligence.

Graph 3.

Use of GenAI for teaching. GenAI, generative artificial intelligence.
Use of GenAI for teaching. GenAI, generative artificial intelligence.

Graph 4.

Use of GenAI for learning. GenAI, generative artificial intelligence.
Use of GenAI for learning. GenAI, generative artificial intelligence.

Graph 5.

Use of GenAI for assessment. GenAI, generative artificial intelligence.
Use of GenAI for assessment. GenAI, generative artificial intelligence.

Graph 6.

How GenAI is currently used by computer science lecturers in an Irish TU. GenAI, generative artificial intelligence; TU, technological university.
How GenAI is currently used by computer science lecturers in an Irish TU. GenAI, generative artificial intelligence; TU, technological university.

Graph 7.

How easy can you observe outcomes which result from the use of GenAI? GenAI, generative artificial intelligence.
How easy can you observe outcomes which result from the use of GenAI? GenAI, generative artificial intelligence.

Graph 8.

How GenAI is currently used by computer science lecturers in an Irish TU. GenAI, generative artificial intelligence; TU, technological university.
How GenAI is currently used by computer science lecturers in an Irish TU. GenAI, generative artificial intelligence; TU, technological university.

Breakdown of participants' years of lecturing experience

Years of experienceNumber of participants
<1 year1
1–3 years2
4–7 years4
8–12 years8
Over 12 years9

Snapshot of percentage increase of research in the domain

DatabaseNumber of publications
Nov 2018–Nov 2021Nov 2022–Nov 2023% Increase
SCOPUS357862,146%
ACM Digital Library81972,363%
IEEE Xplore4892,125%

Components and dimensions within DIT framework

DIT
DimensionAdoption process componentFactors influencing adoption
KnowledgeRelative advantage
PersuasionCompatibility
DecisionComplexity
ImplementationTrialability
ConfirmationObservability
Language: English
Page range: 107 - 118
Published on: Feb 26, 2025
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