The DX+ conceptual framework for AI-supported inclusive block programming in higher education

A conceptual framework, DX+, has been proposed to address the disproportionate difficulty faced by students with dyslexia and related reading challenges in learning programming. This framework integrates AI-supported visual block-programming with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and large language models (LLMs) to simplify the programming learning process by reducing textual and syntactical burdens, while enabling automatic code generation in multiple languages.

This development highlights a critical need for inclusive design in technological education, addressing a significant barrier for a segment of the learner population. Overcoming these challenges can broaden the talent pool for technical roles and improve educational equity, fostering innovation and diversity within technologically driven sectors.

Students with dyslexia and related reading difficulties encounter significant obstacles in traditional programming environments due to their text-heavy and syntax-sensitive nature.

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