Matthias Linhber gave a presentation at the TheiaCon24 showing the integration of Theia and Theia Cloud within Artemis, demonstrating how it creates a scalable, secure, and highly customized learning environment for software engineering education. Abstract The growing complexity of advanced courses in software engineering often creates frustrating entry barriers for students unfamiliar with IDEs and programming in general. To address this, we utilize Theia within the online exercise platform Artemis to provide a cloud-based environment that simplifies setup and supports tailored learning experiences.

We are excited to announce that our paper, “Transforming Computer-Based Exams with BYOD: An Empirical Study,” has been accepted for presentation at the Koli Calling International Conference on Computing Education Research in Finland this year! This research tackles a pressing challenge in computing education: the constraints of traditional paper-based exams in assessing coding skills and technical knowledge. In response to these limitations, the study presents an innovative approach using Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) setups for computer-based assessments, supported by a custom-built “exam mode” in the Artemis learning platform.

On August 19th, our research group hosted the first session of the GenAI Talks series at the ITüpferl in the MI Building. The event aimed at fostering connections among students, researchers, and industry professionals interested in Generative AI. The evening featured six insightful lightning talks, each lasting around five minutes, followed by lively discussions and networking opportunities. The diversity of topics covered—from biases in Generative AI to the intricacies of multimodal LLMs—sparked rich exchanges of ideas and set the tone for future sessions.

IRIS, the intelligent virtual tutor integrated into Artemis and based on Generative AI and Large Language Models, was recently featured in an article published by the Süddeutsche Zeitung and in the 8.th edition of the Mindshift Magazine. The articles present the concept behind the development of IRIS and highlight the capability of IRIS to be a virtual tutor for university courses. The Süddeutsche Zeitung published an article titled “Hilfe ja - Lösung nein” about the challenges that the development of a learning chatbot like IRIS poses.

Are you passionate about education and eager to make a difference in the academic journey of students? We invite motivated students like you to join our team as a tutor for Introduction to Programming and play a key role in shaping the learning experience. This is a unique opportunity to deepen your software engineering and programming skills while helping your peers. Join us and become a valuable member of our highly motivated, international student team!