Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Internet, Education and Information Technology (IEIT 2026)

6th International Conference on Internet, Education and Information Technology (IEIT 2026)

📍Wuxi, China🗓️ 8-10 May 2026
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Project-Driven Learning and Generative AI Collaboration in Web Development Education: A Reform Study and Practice

Authors
Qiuxue Ouyang1, Jilong Wu1, Yajie Yu1, Zhongda Yu1, Weiyi Liu1, Jinxiang Feng1, *
1Qingdao City University, Qingdao, 266000, China
*Corresponding author. Email: jinxiang.feng@qdc.edu.cn
Corresponding Author
Jinxiang Feng
Available Online 17 July 2026.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6239-733-0_37How to use a DOI?
Keywords
web development; HTML5+CSS3; project-based learning; generative AI; GitHub Copilot; blended learning; AI literacy
Abstract

This study addresses the disconnect between theory and practice, and the absence of generative AI tools, in conventional Web development courses (HTML5+CSS3). A hybrid instructional reform model integrating Project-Based Learning (PBL) with generative AI assistance (PBL-GenAI) was proposed and empirically validated. A sample of 480 students from seven higher vocational and applied undergraduate institutions participated in a multi-group quasi-experimental design (traditional instruction / PBL-only / PBL-GenAI). Reform effectiveness was assessed using multi-dimensional scales with rigorously verified reliability and validity. Results indicate that the PBL-GenAI group outperformed the traditional group by 15.3% on the composite weighted score and 21.6% on project deliverable quality; classroom engagement and learning satisfaction improved by 29.8 and 31.2 percentage points, respectively (all p<0.001). A three-stage AI literacy framework—Prompt Engineering, Critical Code Review, and Human-AI Collaboration Protocol—was concurrently developed to mitigate the risk of cognitive offloading.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Internet, Education and Information Technology (IEIT 2026)
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Atlantis Highlights in Social Sciences, Education and Humanities
Publication Date
17 July 2026
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978-94-6239-733-0
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2667-128X
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10.2991/978-94-6239-733-0_37How to use a DOI?
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© 2026 The Author(s)
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