Qualitative study of Microsoft Copilot use by computing students

While many students use generative AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, we have little knowledge of how these tools are used, for what, and how they affect student learning. In this project, you study the use of Microsoft Copilot by computing students at NTNU using qualitative research methods to gain a rich understanding of the phenomenon. You will do initial literature studies on the topic and design a case study with data-collection methods like observations, interviews, and archival data. You will analyze the collected data qualitatively to explaining the practices of computing students using Copilot.

This task requires that you have a good understanding of, and are interested, in empirical qualitative research. Working language for this task is English. The thesis can be written in Norwegian or English but we recommend English. Please contact Babak before you select this task.