Understanding Learner-LLM Chatbot Interactions and the Impact of Prompting Guidelines
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| author | Koyuturk, Cansu Theophilou, Emily Patania, Sabrina Donabauer, Gregor Martinenghi, Andrea Antico, Chiara Telari, Alessia Testa, Alessia Bursic, Sathya Garzotto, Franca Hernandez-Leo, Davinia Kruschwitz, Udo Taibi, Davide Amenta, Simona Ruskov, Martin Ognibene, Dimitri |
| author_facet | Koyuturk, Cansu Theophilou, Emily Patania, Sabrina Donabauer, Gregor Martinenghi, Andrea Antico, Chiara Telari, Alessia Testa, Alessia Bursic, Sathya Garzotto, Franca Hernandez-Leo, Davinia Kruschwitz, Udo Taibi, Davide Amenta, Simona Ruskov, Martin Ognibene, Dimitri |
| contents | Large Language Models (LLMs) have transformed human-computer interaction by enabling natural language-based communication with AI-powered chatbots. These models are designed to be intuitive and user-friendly, allowing users to articulate requests with minimal effort. However, despite their accessibility, studies reveal that users often struggle with effective prompting, resulting in inefficient responses. Existing research has highlighted both the limitations of LLMs in interpreting vague or poorly structured prompts and the difficulties users face in crafting precise queries. This study investigates learner-AI interactions through an educational experiment in which participants receive structured guidance on effective prompting. We introduce and compare three types of prompting guidelines: a task-specific framework developed through a structured methodology and two baseline approaches. To assess user behavior and prompting efficacy, we analyze a dataset of 642 interactions from 107 users. Using Von NeuMidas, an extended pragmatic annotation schema for LLM interaction analysis, we categorize common prompting errors and identify recurring behavioral patterns. We then evaluate the impact of different guidelines by examining changes in user behavior, adherence to prompting strategies, and the overall quality of AI-generated responses. Our findings provide a deeper understanding of how users engage with LLMs and the role of structured prompting guidance in enhancing AI-assisted communication. By comparing different instructional frameworks, we offer insights into more effective approaches for improving user competency in AI interactions, with implications for AI literacy, chatbot usability, and the design of more responsive AI systems. |
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| spellingShingle | Understanding Learner-LLM Chatbot Interactions and the Impact of Prompting Guidelines Koyuturk, Cansu Theophilou, Emily Patania, Sabrina Donabauer, Gregor Martinenghi, Andrea Antico, Chiara Telari, Alessia Testa, Alessia Bursic, Sathya Garzotto, Franca Hernandez-Leo, Davinia Kruschwitz, Udo Taibi, Davide Amenta, Simona Ruskov, Martin Ognibene, Dimitri Human-Computer Interaction Artificial Intelligence Computation and Language Large Language Models (LLMs) have transformed human-computer interaction by enabling natural language-based communication with AI-powered chatbots. These models are designed to be intuitive and user-friendly, allowing users to articulate requests with minimal effort. However, despite their accessibility, studies reveal that users often struggle with effective prompting, resulting in inefficient responses. Existing research has highlighted both the limitations of LLMs in interpreting vague or poorly structured prompts and the difficulties users face in crafting precise queries. This study investigates learner-AI interactions through an educational experiment in which participants receive structured guidance on effective prompting. We introduce and compare three types of prompting guidelines: a task-specific framework developed through a structured methodology and two baseline approaches. To assess user behavior and prompting efficacy, we analyze a dataset of 642 interactions from 107 users. Using Von NeuMidas, an extended pragmatic annotation schema for LLM interaction analysis, we categorize common prompting errors and identify recurring behavioral patterns. We then evaluate the impact of different guidelines by examining changes in user behavior, adherence to prompting strategies, and the overall quality of AI-generated responses. Our findings provide a deeper understanding of how users engage with LLMs and the role of structured prompting guidance in enhancing AI-assisted communication. By comparing different instructional frameworks, we offer insights into more effective approaches for improving user competency in AI interactions, with implications for AI literacy, chatbot usability, and the design of more responsive AI systems. |
| title | Understanding Learner-LLM Chatbot Interactions and the Impact of Prompting Guidelines |
| topic | Human-Computer Interaction Artificial Intelligence Computation and Language |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2504.07840 |