In this episode, we analyze the research paper “The Impact of Large Language Models on Programming Education and Student Learning Outcomes” by Gregor Jošt, Viktor Taneski, and Sašo Karakatič from the University of Maribor. Published in Applied Sciences (2024), this study explores how the use of AI models like ChatGPT and Copilot affects programming students’ performance, focusing on critical thinking, debugging skills, and knowledge retention.   Do AI tools enhance learning, or are they making students overly dependent on automated solutions? Join us as we break down the study’s key findings and discuss how educators can balance AI assistance with independent problem-solving skills.   📢 This episode is part of our ongoing season, where SHIFTERLABS leverages Google LM to demystify cutting-edge research, translating complex insights into actionable knowledge. Join us as we explore the future of education in an AI-integrated world.   We are: ✅ Microsoft Global Training Partner, MCTs & AI Thought Leaders from Ecuador 🇪🇨 ✅ Democratizing AI for educators, students, and institutions ✅ Merging EdTech & AI for next-generation learning experiences   🎯 What We Offer: 🔹 Comprehensive frameworks and digital transformation programs for schools and universities through our partnership with Microsoft 🔹 Cutting-edge research explained clearly for educators and leaders 🔹 Innovative learning strategies with AI and technology   💡 Explore more free resources: 🔸 Research articles and essays on Substack 🔸 Podcasts created with Google LM in this new season 🎙 🔸 AI-powered TikTok posts that encourage reading 🔸 Music for cognitive learning and focus 🎼   📢 Follow @ShifterLabsEC for exclusive AI & EdTech content, and don’t miss the latest edition of our successful bootcamp, “The Rise of Generative AI in Education.   ShifterLabs is Ecuador’s premier EdTech innovator and Microsoft Global Training Partner. Visit us at shifterlabs.com.