Development of a Chatbot as an Intelligent Personal Assistant for Teaching and Learning Data Structures

Authors

  • Carlos Henríquez Miranda
  • Dixon David Salcedo Morillo University of the Coast image/svg+xml , University of the Coast image/svg+xml
  • Albeiro Cortés-Cabezas

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15665/rp.v22i1.3437

Keywords:

Chatbot; Data Structures; Intelligent Personal Assistant; Artificial Intelligence; Educational Assistant

Abstract

The realm of education is witnessing a burgeoning array of AI applications, with one noteworthy addition being Chatbot technology. This innovation has been harnessed to streamline both teaching and administrative functions. This paper introduces HexBot, a Chatbot meticulously crafted to enhance the learning journey of students enrolled in a data structures course at an esteemed educational institution. The development of HexBot entailed an exhaustive exploration of cutting-edge practices, methodologies, and apt tools. Additionally, a comprehensive user survey was conducted to ascertain preferences and requirements pertaining to the Chatbot's utilization for this specific purpose. HexBot was successfully implemented on the SnatchBot platform and seamlessly integrated into a dedicated Telegram channel. Encouragingly, the outcomes underscore its efficacy in empowering college students to independently access precise information about data structures within the realm of computer science, thereby obviating the necessity for human intervention.

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2024-05-07

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Vol. 22 No. 1 (2024): Enero - Junio

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