This paper introduces FlowPilot, a novel flow-based visual programming language designed to enhance Computational Thinking (CT) education. FlowPilot leverages generative AI to create a dynamic, browser-based environment where users can construct programs using natural language descriptions. By integrating AI-driven block generation with a flow-based visual interface, FlowPilot supports key CT pillars such as abstraction and decomposition. This approach offers a unique platform for learners to explore programming concepts at various levels of complexity, fostering a deeper understanding of computational processes.

FlowPilot: A Generative AI-Driven Visual Language for Computational Thinking Education

Turchi, Tommaso
2024-01-01

Abstract

This paper introduces FlowPilot, a novel flow-based visual programming language designed to enhance Computational Thinking (CT) education. FlowPilot leverages generative AI to create a dynamic, browser-based environment where users can construct programs using natural language descriptions. By integrating AI-driven block generation with a flow-based visual interface, FlowPilot supports key CT pillars such as abstraction and decomposition. This approach offers a unique platform for learners to explore programming concepts at various levels of complexity, fostering a deeper understanding of computational processes.
2024
979-8-3503-6613-6
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