Konak, A., & Clarke, C. J. S. F. (2023, October), Augmenting Critical Thinking Skills in Programming Education through Leveraging Chat GPT: Analysis of its Opportunities and Consequences  Paper presented at 2023 Fall Mid Atlantic Conference: Meeting our students where they are and getting them where they need to be, Ewing, New Jersey. 10.18260/1-2--45117

\bibitem{asee_peer_45117}
  Konak, A., \& Clarke, C. J. S. F. (2023, October), \emph{Augmenting Critical Thinking Skills in Programming Education through Leveraging Chat GPT: Analysis of its Opportunities and Consequences}
  Paper presented at 2023 Fall Mid Atlantic Conference: Meeting our students where they are and getting them where they need to be, Ewing, New Jersey.
  10.18260/1-2--45117

Abdullah Konak and Christian  Jay St. Francis Clarke.  "Augmenting Critical Thinking Skills in Programming Education through Leveraging Chat GPT: Analysis of its Opportunities and Consequences".  2023 Fall Mid Atlantic Conference: Meeting our students where they are and getting them where they need to be, Ewing, New Jersey, 2023, October.  ASEE Conferences, 2023.  https://peer.asee.org/45117 Internet.  22 Jan, 2025

\bibitem{asee_peer_45117}
  Abdullah Konak and Christian  Jay St. Francis Clarke.
  "Augmenting Critical Thinking Skills in Programming Education through Leveraging Chat GPT: Analysis of its Opportunities and Consequences".
  \emph{2023 Fall Mid Atlantic Conference: Meeting our students where they are and getting them where they need to be, Ewing, New Jersey, 2023, October}.
  ASEE Conferences, 2023.
  https://peer.asee.org/45117 Internet.  22 Jan, 2025

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title = "Augmenting Critical Thinking Skills in Programming Education through Leveraging Chat GPT: Analysis of its Opportunities and Consequences"
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TY  - CPAPER
AB  - This literature review embarks on an exploratory journey into the realm of employing Chat GPT to augment critical thinking skills within the context of programming classes. As modern education continues its digital transformation, integrating AI-driven conversational agents, such as Chat GPT, stands out as a promising pedagogical avenue.
The review commences by dissecting the phases of the learning experience where Chat GPT exhibits its utility. Within the preliminary programming coursework phases, Chat GPT is invaluable as a knowledge repository and interactive tool for students as a collaborative problem-solving partner, fostering iterative exploration and promoting critical thinking.
However, the integration of Chat GPT is not without its risks. Overreliance on Chat GPT for problem-solving may inadvertently hinder students' independent critical thinking development. Employing a SWOT analysis as the methodology for evaluating Chat GPT integration in computer classes reveals various facets. It unveils strengths such as enhanced accessibility and automation, but also weaknesses like algorithmic biases and potential technology dependency. Opportunities include personalized learning and global connectivity, while threats encompass declining cognitive skills and context-sensitive solutions.
In conclusion, Chat GPT presents a dynamic opportunity to enhance critical thinking skills in programming classes across various learning phases. Its utility, when strategically integrated, fosters an enriched educational experience. However, educators must be cautious to strike a balance and mitigate the potential pitfalls, ensuring that the development of students' autonomous critical thinking skills remains at the forefront of programming education. This literature review paves the way for a more nuanced understanding of the symbiotic relationship between AI-driven tools like Chat GPT and the cultivation of critical thinking prowess in programming.

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