Developing a Course-Specific Chatbot Powered by Generative AI for Assisting Students’ Learning in a Programming Course

This paper details the development of an educational chatbot designed to assist non-IT undergraduate students in a computer programming course. The chatbot, accessible through a LINE Bot interface, focuses conversations on course materials and activities, providing students with relevant learning support. Utilizing OpenAI’s API, the chatbot generates human-like conversational content. The paper includes preliminary evaluation results, emphasizing the chatbot’s ability to respond accurately to course-related student queries. This study highlights the potential of chatbots in enhancing educational experiences in specialized subjects.