Demystify, Use, Reflect, Assess (DURA): An Experience Report on LLM Integration in CS2

Created: 2026-07-02 | Tags: llmhigher-edstudent-experienceacademic-integritystem-education

Margaret Ellis, Nikitha Donekal Chandrashekar, Sehrish Basir Nizamani, Mohammed Farghally, Jake O'Brien, Naren Ramakrishnan โ€” SIGCSE Virtual 2026, submitted 29 Jun 2026 ๐Ÿ“„ Full text (arXiv)

DURA framework (Demystify-Use-Reflect-Assess) for structured LLM integration in CS2 courses shows students value instructional guidance alongside LLM access, with increased office hours attendance.

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Connections to AI in Education

This paper contributes to the growing body of research on AI applications in educational settings, specifically in the domains of llm-in-education, intelligent-tutoring-systems, and equity. The findings have implications for how educators design learning experiences that leverage AI while maintaining appropriate pedagogical oversight.

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APA: Margaret Ellis, Nikitha Donekal Chandrashekar, Sehrish Basir Nizamani, Mohammed Farghally, Jake O'Brien, Naren Ramakrishnan (2026). Demystify, Use, Reflect, Assess (DURA): An Experience Report on LLM Integration in CS2. arXiv:2606.30908. SIGCSE Virtual 2026, submitted 29 Jun 2026